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Fridae

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In 2014, Fridae was breached, exposing user credentials and website activity.

Records exposed
35,368 records
Breach date
Breach May 2, 2014
Last update
Updated May 6, 2014
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesPasswordsUsernamesWebsite activity

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In May 2014, Fridae, an online platform catering to the Asian LGBTQ+ community, suffered a data breach exposing 35,368 user accounts. Information compromised included email addresses, passwords stored in plaintext, usernames, and website activity. The breach, publicly announced by a group identified as Deletesec, was claimed to be part of a campaign against secrecy in governments and corporations.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Users faced risks of credential theft, because exposed passwords were stored in plaintext.
Business Impact
The breach undermined user trust and exposed the platform to reputational damage.
Affected Sectors
  • Social Networking
Geographic Impact
  • Asia

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change all passwords linked to the compromised account.
  • •Monitor accounts for suspicious activity.
  • •Enable multi-factor authentication where supported.

Preventive Measures

  • •Avoid using plaintext password storage.
  • •Regularly monitor systems for unauthorized access.
  • •Educate users on crafting secure passwords.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Immediately change your compromised passwords, monitor associated accounts for unauthorized activity, and consider using password management software to secure credentials.