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HighForbes suffered a breach in 2014 by the Syrian Electronic Army, exposing over one million user accounts.
- Records exposed
- 1,057,819 records
- Breach date
- Breach Feb 15, 2014
- Last update
- Updated Feb 15, 2014
What data was exposed?
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Email addressesPasswordsUser website URLsUsernames
Why does this breach matter?
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
The Forbes website experienced a compromise on February 15, 2014, resulting in the exposure of over one million user accounts. Conducted by the Syrian Electronic Army, the breach enabled unauthorized access to email addresses, passwords, user profile URLs, and usernames, as well as content manipulation to publish fraudulent articles.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Compromised user credentials could lead to unauthorized access to associated accounts and phishing risks.
- Business Impact
- Forbes faced reputational damage from both the data leak and fraudulent news publication.
- Affected Sectors
- Media
- Publishing
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change passwords associated with the compromised account and any reused passwords.
- •Monitor accounts for unauthorized access or suspicious activity.
- •Be vigilant regarding emails and messages that may attempt phishing using exposed data.
Preventive Measures
- •Enable strong, unique passwords and multifactor authentication for your accounts.
- •Regularly review and update security settings of online profiles.
- •Stay informed about potential data breaches and conduct regular safety checks of your online presence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
The breach exposed email addresses, passwords, user profile URLs, and usernames.