UN Internet Governance Forum
MediumA 2014 breach of the UN's IGF exposed 3,200 user credentials, attacked by the Deletesec group.
- Records exposed
- 3,200 records
- Breach date
- Breach Feb 20, 2014
- Last update
- Updated Feb 23, 2014
What data was exposed?
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Why does this breach matter?
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In February 2014, the Internet Governance Forum (IGF), an initiative created by the United Nations supporting policy dialogue on internet governance matters, experienced a data breach. The attacker group known as Deletesec infiltrated the platform, compromising the website's security. The breach exposed approximately 3,200 records, including email addresses, names, usernames, and encrypted passwords.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users had their personal information, such as email addresses and encrypted passwords, exposed, potentially leading to unauthorized account access.
- Business Impact
- The breach damaged the credibility of the IGF's role in advocating secure internet practices.
- Affected Sectors
- Global Internet Governance
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change any passwords that were reused for other accounts.
- •Monitor account activity for unusual activity or unauthorized accesses.
- •The exposed passwords were stored cryptographically; however, their integrity should still be reviewed.
Preventive Measures
- •Use strong, unique passwords for all accounts.
- •Enable two-factor authentication where available.
- •Remain vigilant to phishing attempts leveraging known email addresses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.