Civil Online
High2011 breach of Civil Online, exposing 7.8 million user accounts with personal and hashed password data.
- Records exposed
- 7,830,195 records
- Breach date
- Breach Jul 10, 2011
- Last update
- Updated Nov 7, 2016
What data was exposed?
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Why does this breach matter?
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
The Civil Online data breach allegedly occurred in mid-2011, targeting a Chinese engineering-focused website, exposing approximately 7.8 million user accounts containing sensitive data such as email addresses, IP addresses, usernames, MD5-hashed passwords, and website activity details. While evidence suggests the legitimacy of the data, its origin remains unverified due to challenges in corroborating breaches from this region.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users faced risks of account compromise due to exposure of hashed passwords and linked account data.
- Business Impact
- Operational and reputational challenges arose for the organization.
- Affected Sectors
- Engineering services
- Web platforms
- Geographic Impact
- China
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change passwords on related accounts.
- •Monitor for unusual account activity.
Preventive Measures
- •Enable multi-factor authentication.
- •Use unique passwords for different services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.