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AgusiQ-Torrents.pl
MediumAgusiQ-Torrents.pl faced a data breach in 2019, exposing sensitive user information.
90,478 recordsBreach Sep 24, 2019Updated Dec 4, 2019
Exposed data classes
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Email addressesIP addressesPasswordsUsernames
Detailed Analysis
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In September 2019, the Polish torrent platform AgusiQ-Torrents.pl experienced a data breach, resulting in the exposure of 90,478 user records. This compromised data included usernames, hard-to-recover MD5-hashed passwords, email addresses, and IP addresses.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users' email addresses, usernames, IPs, and poorly-protected passwords were exposed.
- Business Impact
- Reputation risk for AgusiQ-Torrents.pl and potential legal implications.
- Affected Sectors
- Online Entertainment
- Torrent Platforms
- Geographic Impact
- Poland
- Global if international users
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change passwords used on AgusiQ-Torrents.pl and any reused across other accounts.
- •Monitor for unauthorized access to associated accounts.
- •Enable two-factor authentication on critical accounts.
Preventive Measures
- •Use strong, unique passwords with dedicated password management tools.
- •Check websites securely handle and store passwords using modern hashing algorithms (e.g., bcrypt).
- •Regularly monitor accounts for suspicious activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
The breach exposed usernames, MD5-hashed passwords, email addresses, and IP addresses.