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Dailymotion
HighDailymotion's 2016 breach exposed over 85 million user records, including usernames and bcrypt-hashed passwords.
- Records exposed
- 85,176,234 records
- Breach date
- Breach Oct 20, 2016
- Last update
- Updated Aug 7, 2017
What data was exposed?
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Email addressesPasswordsUsernames
Why does this breach matter?
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In October 2016, Dailymotion, a prominent video-sharing platform, experienced a significant data breach, compromising over 85 million user records. Exposed data included email addresses, usernames, and password hashes utilizing the bcrypt algorithm, underscoring the importance of robust cybersecurity practices for user account protection.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Exposed information could potentially be used in phishing attacks or to determine password hashes for unauthorized access.
- Business Impact
- Reputational damage and potential costs related to breach disclosure and remediation.
- Affected Sectors
- Media
- Geographic Impact
- Worldwide
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change your Dailymotion account password and any reuse.
- •Monitor your email accounts for phishing attempts.
Preventive Measures
- •Employ unique passwords for each account.
- •Use multi-factor authentication where possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
Email addresses, usernames, and bcrypt-hashed passwords were exposed.