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Emotet

High

The Emotet malware network was dismantled in 2021, exposing over 4.3 million email addresses and passwords.

Records exposed
4,324,770 records
Breach date
Breach Jan 27, 2021
Last update
Updated Jan 5, 2022

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesPasswords

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

The Emotet malware network, considered one of the most prominent cyber threats globally, was dismantled in January 2021 by the collaborative efforts of international law enforcement agencies. During the operation, officials secured data harvested by this malware, including over 4.3 million email addresses and associated passwords. The data was subsequently shared with HIBP to help inform and protect potentially affected parties.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Individuals' credentials became susceptible to potential misuse.
Business Impact
Organizations faced risks related to compromised user accounts.
Affected Sectors
  • Information Technology
  • Telecommunications
  • Finance
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Immediately change impacted passwords.
  • •Enable multi-factor authentication.

Preventive Measures

  • •Regularly update security patches.
  • •Educate users on phishing tactics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.

Emotet was a highly sophisticated malware strain primarily used for stealing financial information and distributing other malware.