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KinoKong

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The KinoKong breach in March 2021 exposed records containing email addresses, names, and MD5-hashed passwords.

Records exposed
817,808 records
Breach date
Breach Mar 25, 2021
Last update
Updated Dec 6, 2025
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesIP addressesNamesPasswordsUsernames

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In March 2021, KinoKong, an online streaming service, experienced a data breach exposing 817,808 records. Information compromised included email addresses, usernames, names, IP addresses, and MD5-hashed passwords, presenting risks of unauthorized access and identity exposure.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Users involved face risks of credential compromise and spam resulting from exposed email addresses and hashed passwords.
Business Impact
The organization may encounter user trust erosion, reputation damage, and potential regulatory scrutiny.
Affected Sectors
  • Online Streaming
  • Media Services
Geographic Impact
  • Primarily Russia

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change all passwords associated with KinoKong immediately.
  • •Enable multi-factor authentication on important accounts.
  • •Monitor accounts for unusual activity.

Preventive Measures

  • •Use strong, unique passwords for all accounts.
  • •Regularly update login credentials.
  • •Monitor your email for phishing attempts and unauthorized login alerts.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Exposed data included email addresses, usernames, names, IP addresses, and MD5-hashed passwords.