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Mac-Torrents
MediumMac-Torrents exposed 94k user records with MD5-hashed passwords and no salt in 2015.
- Records exposed
- 93,992 records
- Breach date
- Breach Oct 31, 2015
- Last update
- Updated Oct 31, 2015
What data was exposed?
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Email addressesPasswordsUsernames
Why does this breach matter?
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In October 2015, the torrent site Mac-Torrents suffered a data breach that resulted in the exposure of approximately 94,000 user records. Compromised information included usernames, email addresses, and passwords, which were hashed using MD5 without the added security of salting.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users face increased risk of credential compromise and potential phishing attacks.
- Business Impact
- The breach undermines user trust and exposes the organization to regulatory scrutiny and reputational damage.
- Affected Sectors
- Media Services
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change passwords for the affected site and other sites sharing the same credentials.
- •Enable multi-factor authentication wherever possible.
- •Monitor email accounts for unauthorized activity.
Preventive Measures
- •Use strong and unique passwords for each account.
- •Avoid using services that do not follow secure password storage practices.
- •Regularly audit online accounts for unusual login activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
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