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Black Hat World

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The 2014 breach exposed 777,387 user records from Black Hat World due to unauthorized access, affecting personal data.

Records exposed
777,387 records
Breach date
Breach Jun 23, 2014
Last update
Updated Nov 3, 2015
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Dates of birthEmail addressesInstant messenger identitiesIP addressesPasswordsUsernamesWebsite activity

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

The Black Hat World breach in June 2014 exposed the personal information of 777,387 users, including dates of birth, email addresses, IP addresses, and more. This occurred after an unauthorized access incident led to the release of a MySQL database script publicly, raising concerns about the protection of user data on online forums.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Personal identifiable information of users was disclosed, increasing risks of phishing and identity theft.
Business Impact
The breach undermined user trust and exposed deficiencies in data security practices.
Affected Sectors
  • Web Forums
  • Online Communities
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change all passwords related to the affected email address.
  • •Monitor for unauthorized use of disclosed data, such as attempted account access.

Preventive Measures

  • •Use unique passwords for each online service.
  • •Enable two-factor authentication on all capable platforms.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Data including dates of birth, email addresses, IM identities, and more were compromised.