Dodonew.com
HighA 2011 breach at Dodonew.com potentially exposed 8.7M user email and username records, though it remains unverified.
- Records exposed
- 8,718,404 records
- Breach date
- Breach Dec 1, 2011
- Last update
- Updated Nov 10, 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.
In December 2011, allegations surfaced about a data breach impacting the Chinese website Dodonew.com, resulting in the exposure of personal information from approximately 8.7 million user accounts. The compromised data included email addresses and usernames. While evidence suggests the data's legitimacy, it remains unverified due to potential challenges in confirming breaches of this nature.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Potential exposure of email addresses and usernames on the internet.
- Business Impact
- Organizational reputation risk and potential regulatory scrutiny.
- Affected Sectors
- Consumer Web Services
- Social Networking
- Geographic Impact
- China
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change passwords for any accounts associated with exposed email addresses.
- •Monitor accounts for potential unauthorized access.
Preventive Measures
- •Use unique, strong passwords for each account.
- •Enable multi-factor authentication where possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.