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Hemmakväll

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Hemmakväll's 2015 breach exposed 47,297 customer records with personal and weakly encrypted data.

Records exposed
47,297 records
Breach date
Breach Jul 8, 2015
Last update
Updated Jul 9, 2015
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesNamesPasswordsPhone numbersPhysical addresses

Why does this breach matter?

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.