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Kickstarter

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In 2014, a breach at Kickstarter exposed 5.2 million user records including hashed passwords.

Records exposed
5,176,463 records
Breach date
Breach Feb 16, 2014
Last update
Updated Oct 6, 2017
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesPasswords

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In February 2014, Kickstarter, a popular crowdfunding platform, experienced a data breach that exposed approximately 5.2 million records, including email addresses and passwords securely hashed using the SHA1 algorithm with appropriate salts.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Compromised hashed passwords could lead to account takeover if not updated.
Business Impact
Kickstarter faced reputational risk and a need to enhance security measures.
Affected Sectors
  • Technology
  • Crowdfunding
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Reset your account password on Kickstarter.
  • •Check other accounts where similar passwords might be used.
  • •Enable two-factor authentication on your accounts.

Preventive Measures

  • •Always use unique passwords for different accounts.
  • •Opt for multi-factor authentication wherever available.
  • •Monitor your accounts for any unusual activity.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The exposed data included email addresses and hashed passwords.