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Dailymotion

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Dailymotion'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.