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Anti Public Combo List

Critical

A 2016 breach involved the publication of 458M email/password pairs for credential stuffing.

Records exposed
457,962,538 records
Breach date
Breach Dec 16, 2016
Last update
Updated May 4, 2017

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesPasswords

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In December 2016, a sizable database labeled 'Anti Public' surfaced, containing approximately 458 million email and password combinations derived from various breaches. Attackers use such 'combo lists' for credential stuffing, exploiting reused passwords across multiple platforms, thus underscoring the risk of such practices.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Users face credential stuffing risks, with exposed data enabling potential unauthorized access to other systems.
Business Impact
Organizations endure reputation damage, increased customer service demands, and potential security reinforcements due to exploited accounts.
Affected Sectors
  • All sectors relying on personal accounts for authentication
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change your passwords on all systems, ensuring unique passwords per account.
  • •Check your email using Have I Been Pwned or similar services.

Preventive Measures

  • •Use unique passwords through a password manager.
  • •Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA).

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.

Individuals with credentials appearing across various historical breaches that contributed to the 'Anti Public' list.