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Bombuj.eu
MediumBombuj.eu experienced a breach in December 2018, exposing 575,437 email addresses and unsalted MD5 hashed passwords.
- Records exposed
- 575,437 records
- Breach date
- Breach Dec 7, 2018
- Last update
- Updated Dec 10, 2018
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.
The Bombuj.eu data breach in December 2018 involved the unauthorized access to a Slovak movie-streaming website's user database, resulting in the exposure of over 575,000 records containing email addresses and passwords stored as unsalted MD5 hashes. Attempts to notify the organization regarding the breach reportedly yielded no response.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users had email addresses and unsafely stored passwords exposed, potentially leading to credential compromise.
- Business Impact
- Loss of user trust and potential regulatory scrutiny due to inadequate data protection measures.
- Affected Sectors
- Entertainment
- Geographic Impact
- Slovakia
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change exposed passwords on all accounts where they are reused.
- •Enable two-factor authentication on accounts if available.
- •Monitor accounts for signs of unauthorized access.
Preventive Measures
- •Always use unique, strong passwords for accounts.
- •Avoid platforms failing to disclose their security practices.
- •Consider using password managers to securely store credentials.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
Email addresses and passwords hashed using unsalted MD5 were exposed.