Digimon
HighIn 2016, 16GB of sensitive data logs including emails and tracking insights were exposed from the Digimon mail service.
- Records exposed
- 7,687,679 records
- Breach date
- Breach Sep 5, 2016
- Last update
- Updated Sep 28, 2018
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 Digimon breach, identified in September 2016, involved the exposure of over 16GB of operational logs from an online mail service believed to be powered by PowerMTA, with the data presumed to originate from an unprotected MongoDB instance. The logs contained sensitive information such as email messages, recipient addresses and names, mail server IPs, and tracking details including opens and clicks. Following its identification, the implicated service ceased operations.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Individuals' email addresses and private communications were compromised, increasing spam risks.
- Business Impact
- The compromised service ceased operations, highlighting the need for robust database security.
- Affected Sectors
- Technology
- Telecommunications
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Monitor email accounts for unauthorized access.
- •Implement filters to manage spam emails effectively.
- •Look for unsolicited communications indicating misuse of exposed data.
Preventive Measures
- •Secure databases with authentication and encryption.
- •Conduct regular audits of server configurations.
- •Implement database activity monitoring tools to detect unauthorized access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.