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Edmodo
HighEducation platform Edmodo breached in May 2017, exposing 77 million user records including hashed passwords.
- Records exposed
- 43,423,561 records
- Breach date
- Breach May 11, 2017
- Last update
- Updated Jun 1, 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 May 2017, Edmodo, a prominent education platform, experienced a data breach wherein approximately 77 million user records were compromised. The breach exposed usernames, email addresses, and bcrypt-hashed passwords. Subsequently, this information was disclosed on a hacking forum and made publicly available.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Exposure of user credentials potentially leading to security risks on reused accounts.
- Business Impact
- Loss of user trust, reputational damage, and potential legal ramifications.
- Affected Sectors
- Education Technology
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change passwords immediately on any accounts using the same credentials.
- •Enable two-factor authentication on all accounts where supported.
- •Monitor for abnormal account activity.
Preventive Measures
- •Utilize unique and strong passwords for various accounts.
- •Adopt a password manager for efficient credential management.
- •Regularly update login credentials as a preventive measure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
This breach exposes usernames, email addresses, and bcrypt-hashed passwords.