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hemmelig.com

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In 2011, hemmelig.com suffered a breach exposing 28,641 user records, including personal information and password hashes.

28,641 recordsBreach Dec 21, 2011Updated Mar 25, 2014
Source

Exposed data classes

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesGendersNicknamesPartial dates of birthPasswordsUsernames

Detailed Analysis

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In December 2011, the online platform hemmelig.com, Norway's foremost sex shop, experienced a security breach executed by a hacking group named 'Team Appunity.' This breach disclosed approximately 28,641 user records, including usernames, email addresses, nicknames, genders, partial birth dates, and unsalted MD5 password hashes.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Users face potential exposure to targeted phishing and credential stuffing attacks.
Business Impact
The organization faced reputational damage and the responsibilities of addressing security vulnerabilities.
Affected Sectors
  • Retail
  • E-commerce
  • Adult services
Geographic Impact
  • Norway

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change passwords for accounts using the compromised credentials.
  • •Monitor accounts for unauthorized activity.
  • •Exercise caution with emails and communications referencing the service.

Preventive Measures

  • •Utilize strong, unique passwords for online accounts.
  • •Enable multi-factor authentication wherever possible.
  • •Periodically audit account security and associated email addresses.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Exposed data includes usernames, email addresses, nicknames, genders, partial birth dates, and unsalted MD5 password hashes.