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hemmelig.com
MediumIn 2011, hemmelig.com suffered a breach exposing 28,641 user records, including personal information and password hashes.
- Records exposed
- 28,641 records
- Breach date
- Breach Dec 21, 2011
- Last update
- Updated Mar 25, 2014
What data was exposed?
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Email addressesGendersNicknamesPartial dates of birthPasswordsUsernames
Why does this breach matter?
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.