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Ge.tt
HighGe.tt experienced a 2017 breach exposing 2.5M accounts with personal and hashed password data.
2,481,121 recordsBreach May 4, 2017Updated Feb 22, 2021
Exposed data classes
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Email addressesNamesPasswordsSocial media profiles
Detailed Analysis
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In May 2017, the file-sharing service Ge.tt faced a data breach affecting approximately 2.5 million user records, which were later sold on a dark web marketplace in February 2019. Compromised data included email addresses, names, social media profile identifiers, and SHA256 hashed passwords.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users faced risks of identity exposure and credential compromise.
- Business Impact
- The breach harmed Ge.tt's reputation and exposed vulnerabilities in data protection measures.
- Affected Sectors
- Technology
- File-sharing Services
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Update passwords associated with the affected account.
- •Monitor account activity for unusual behavior.
- •Be cautious of phishing attempts targeting affected email addresses.
Preventive Measures
- •Use strong, unique passwords for accounts.
- •Enable two-factor authentication on all services.
- •Regularly audit services linked with social media profiles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
The breach exposed email addresses, names, social media profile identifiers, and SHA256 hashed passwords.