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The Kodi Foundation

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The Kodi Foundation's breach in February 2023 exposed 400,635 user records, including sensitive details and salted password hashes.

Records exposed
400,635 records
Breach date
Breach Feb 16, 2023
Last update
Updated Apr 13, 2023
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Browser user agent detailsDates of birthEmail addressesIP addressesPasswordsPrivate messagesUsernames

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In February 2023, the Kodi Foundation experienced a data breach that resulted in the exposure of sensitive information for over 400,000 user accounts registered on their platform. The compromise involved a backup database being created by a trusted administrator account, which was later downloaded and offered for sale on a hacking forum. This backup contained information including usernames, email addresses, IP addresses, passwords (stored as MyBB salted hashes), and birth dates among other details. The Kodi Foundation proactively submitted the affected email addresses to the HaveIBeenPwned database for increased user awareness and security.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Exposed data could lead to potential targeted phishing, identity theft, or account takeovers.
Business Impact
Loss of user trust and potential legal consequences for inadequate account security measures.
Affected Sectors
  • Media
  • Technology
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change your Kodi account password.
  • •Enable multi-factor authentication, if available.
  • •Monitor accounts linked to the breached email address for unusual activity.
  • •Be cautious of phishing attempts targeting your exposed data.

Preventive Measures

  • •Limit administrative access to critical systems.
  • •Regularly audit team member activities within sensitive environments.
  • •Implement strong encryption for database backups.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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