Estonian Citizens (via Estonian Cybercrime Bureau)
MediumIn 2018, the Estonian Cybercrime Bureau disclosed over 655k compromised email-password pairs related to illicit account access.
- Records exposed
- 655,161 records
- Breach date
- Breach Jun 7, 2018
- Last update
- Updated Jun 11, 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.
In June 2018, the Estonian Cybercrime Bureau worked with Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) to publish a dataset containing 655,161 email addresses and associated passwords. This dataset is believed to be used illicitly for accessing email, cloud, cryptocurrency, and other online accounts. The Estonian authorities encourage affected individuals to report any incidents of cryptocurrency theft to cybercrime@politsei.ee.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users' accounts across multiple platforms could be compromised due to exposed credentials.
- Business Impact
- Potential misuse of business infrastructure linked to credentials.
- Affected Sectors
- Online Services
- Cryptocurrency Platforms
- Geographic Impact
- Global
- Specific importance in Estonia
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Reset exposed account passwords immediately.
- •Enable multi-factor authentication on all connected accounts.
- •Check if cryptocurrency accounts show unauthorized transactions.
Preventive Measures
- •Use unique passwords across accounts.
- •Enable recovery methods for accounts.
- •Stay updated with account security advisories.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.