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ECCIE
MediumThe ECCIE platform data breach exposed 536k user records in July 2021, revealing sensitive information.
536,923 recordsBreach Jul 1, 2021Updated Aug 21, 2023
Exposed data classes
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Dates of birthEmail addressesIP addressesPasswordsUsernames
Detailed Analysis
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In January 2021, the online platform ECCIE faced a data breach, leading to the exposure of approximately 536,923 user records. This incident included the sensitive data classes of user identifiers, email addresses, IP addresses, dates of birth, and encrypted passwords. The breach information was subsequently disclosed on a public forum for hacking activities.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Affected users risk unauthorized access to accounts tied to the exposed email addresses.
- Business Impact
- The breach damaged ECCIE's reputation, urging measures to regain user trust.
- Affected Sectors
- Online Services
- Social Networks
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change passwords of affected accounts immediately.
- •Monitor email inboxes for phishing attempts.
Preventive Measures
- •Utilize robust password management tools.
- •Enable multi-factor authentication wherever possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
Data included email addresses, usernames, dates of birth, IP addresses, and password hashes.