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MangaDex
HighMangaDex experienced a data breach in March 2021 compromising nearly 3 million users' hashed passwords, emails, and more.
2,987,329 recordsBreach Mar 22, 2021Updated Apr 25, 2021
Exposed data classes
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Email addressesIP addressesPasswordsUsernames
Detailed Analysis
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In March 2021, MangaDex, a website catering to manga enthusiasts, suffered a security breach exposing data of nearly three million users. This breach involved sensitive information such as email addresses, IP addresses, usernames, and passwords hashed with bcrypt, subsequently shared among malicious actors.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Compromised credentials might lead to account hijacking or targeted phishing attacks.
- Business Impact
- Damage to reputation and potential reductions in user trust or retention rates.
- Affected Sectors
- Entertainment services
- Online communities
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change passwords for MangaDex and accounts sharing the same credentials.
- •Enable two-factor authentication where possible.
- •Be cautious of suspicious emails or communications.
Preventive Measures
- •Use strong, unique passwords for each account.
- •Avoid reusing credentials across sites.
- •Regularly update passwords and enable security features like two-factor authentication.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
Change your MangaDex account password and any account that uses the same credentials.