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MangaDex

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MangaDex experienced a data breach in March 2021 compromising nearly 3 million users' hashed passwords, emails, and more.

Records exposed
2,987,329 records
Breach date
Breach Mar 22, 2021
Last update
Updated Apr 25, 2021
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesIP addressesPasswordsUsernames

Why does this breach matter?

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.