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International Kiteboarding Organization
MediumSensitive user data from the International Kiteboarding Organization was exposed in a 2025 breach.
340,349 recordsBreach Nov 11, 2025Updated Nov 20, 2025
Exposed data classes
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Email addressesGeographic locationsNamesUsernames
Detailed Analysis
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In November 2025, the International Kiteboarding Organization experienced a data breach that resulted in the exposure of 340,349 user records on a hacking forum. This data contained email addresses, names, usernames, and, in many cases, geographic location details such as city and country.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users' personal information could be exploited for phishing or identity theft.
- Business Impact
- The organization's reputation and trust among members might suffer, with potential legal and financial consequences.
- Affected Sectors
- Recreational Sports
- Membership Organizations
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Monitor your email for phishing attempts.
- •Update your account credentials immediately.
- •Use multi-factor authentication where possible.
Preventive Measures
- •Regularly update and strengthen database security measures.
- •Educate staff on cybersecurity best practices.
- •Employ data encryption protocols for secure storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
Data such as your name, email address, username, and possibly city and country of residence.