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Filmai.in
MediumFilmai.in faced a breach affecting 645,786 accounts, exposing sensitive user data.
645,786 recordsBreach Jan 1, 2020Updated Feb 23, 2021
Exposed data classes
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Email addressesPasswordsUsernames
Detailed Analysis
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In late 2019 or early 2020, the Lithuanian online movie streaming service Filmai.in experienced a security breach. This breach exposed approximately 645,786 user records, including email addresses, usernames, and plain text passwords, to unauthorized access.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users faced potential unauthorized access to their accounts and data reuse in further attacks.
- Business Impact
- The breach could harm the service's reputation and lead to legal obligations.
- Affected Sectors
- Entertainment
- Streaming Services
- Geographic Impact
- Lithuania
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Immediately change passwords for accounts using the exposed credentials.
- •Enable two-factor authentication on all accounts.
- •Monitor for unusual login attempts or activities.
Preventive Measures
- •Utilize strong, unique passwords for each service.
- •Consider periodic security audits for stored user credentials.
- •Adopt hashed and salted password storage methods to protect user data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
Email addresses, usernames, and plain text passwords were exposed.