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LimeVPN

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LimeVPN suffered a breach in October 2020, exposing customer personal data.

Records exposed
23,348 records
Breach date
Breach Oct 8, 2020
Last update
Updated Feb 6, 2023
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesIP addressesNamesPasswordsPhone numbersPhysical addressesPurchases

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In October 2020, LimeVPN experienced a data breach, leading to the exposure of personally identifiable information, such as users' email addresses, IP addresses, names, physical addresses, phone numbers, purchase details, and passwords stored using salted MD5 hashing.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Users faced potential risks of phishing or targeted attacks leveraging exposed personal data.
Business Impact
The breach could result in reputational damage, client loss, and financial implications for LimeVPN.
Affected Sectors
  • Technology
  • Consumer Services
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change all passwords associated with the breached account.
  • •Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) wherever possible.
  • •Be vigilant about phishing emails or suspicious activities.

Preventive Measures

  • •Use unique passwords for each service.
  • •Regularly review account access logs, if available.
  • •Consider the security features of a service before providing personal details.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Immediately update your credentials and stay alert to suspicious correspondence.