Liker
MediumThe 2021 breach of Liker exposed over 465k user records, including personal and authentication data.
- Records exposed
- 465,141 records
- Breach date
- Breach Mar 8, 2021
- Last update
- Updated Mar 24, 2021
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 March 2021, the online social networking platform Liker was subject to a data breach purportedly as a retaliatory act connected to incidents involving other platforms. This breach led to the exposure of 465,141 records containing various sensitive user data attributes, including personal information, authentication tokens, and encrypted passwords. Efforts to contact Liker regarding the incident failed, and the platform ceased operations shortly afterward.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Exposed sensitive data increases user's risk of phishing and identity theft.
- Business Impact
- The platform shut down following the breach, highlighting substantial operational impact.
- Affected Sectors
- Social Networking
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Monitor your accounts for unauthorized access.
- •Update credentials on any site where reuse occurred.
- •Implement multi-factor authentication where possible.
Preventive Measures
- •Avoid using similar passwords across platforms.
- •Regularly audit accounts and update passwords.
- •Be cautious and proactive when dealing with sensitive information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.