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Hemmakväll
MediumHemmakväll's 2015 breach exposed 47,297 customer records with personal and weakly encrypted data.
47,297 recordsBreach Jul 8, 2015Updated Jul 9, 2015
Exposed data classes
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Email addressesNamesPasswordsPhone numbersPhysical addresses
Detailed Analysis
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In July 2015, the Swedish video store chain Hemmakväll experienced a security breach wherein nearly 50,000 customer records were exposed publicly. This data included email and physical addresses, full names, phone numbers, and passwords stored using a weak MD5 hashing algorithm.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Customers' personal data, including names, contact information, and hashed passwords, was publicly exposed, creating risks of identity theft or phishing.
- Business Impact
- The breach likely impacted customer trust and highlighted inadequate data protection measures.
- Affected Sectors
- Retail
- Geographic Impact
- Sweden
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change your password at Hemmakväll and ensure it is unique.
- •Review account access histories for discrepancies.
- •Be wary of phishing attempts using your disclosed information.
Preventive Measures
- •Use strong, unique passwords for each account.
- •Enable two-factor authentication where available.
- •Stay informed about the storage and protection of your personal data by service providers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
MD5 is vulnerable to fast brute force attacks and generating hash collisions, making it unsuitable for secure applications.