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HiAPK

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In 2014, the HiAPK breach resulted in exposing 13.8 million user records, affecting usernames, emails, and hashed passwords.

Records exposed
13,873,674 records
Breach date
Breach Jan 1, 2014
Last update
Updated Apr 1, 2018
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesPasswordsUsernames

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

The HiAPK data breach involved the unauthorized exposure of approximately 13.8 million user records in 2014. Data revealed included usernames, email addresses, and hashed passwords (salted MD5), although verification challenges persist. The breach highlights vulnerabilities in application service security practices.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Users risk credential exposure and potential phishing targeting.
Business Impact
The breached organization likely faced reputational, regulatory, and trust-related consequences.
Affected Sectors
  • Technology
  • Retail
Geographic Impact
  • China
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Update compromised passwords and use unique passwords per account.
  • •Monitor for suspicious account activity on linked services.

Preventive Measures

  • •Implement multi-factor authentication for online services.
  • •Use a secure password manager for generating and storing passwords.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Change passwords for all accounts using the same credential combinations used on HiAPK.