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Manga Traders
MediumManga Traders data breach exposed 855,249 records including weakly hashed passwords in June 2014.
855,249 recordsBreach Jun 9, 2014Updated May 13, 2019
Exposed data classes
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Email addressesPasswords
Detailed Analysis
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In June 2014, the website Manga Traders experienced a data breach, resulting in exposure of usernames and passwords corresponding to approximately 855,249 unique email addresses. The passwords were hashed using a weak cryptographic method—MD5 with a single iteration—rendering them susceptible to rapid cracking.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users' passwords may have been brute-forced due to weak password hashing, posing risks of unauthorized account access.
- Business Impact
- The breach compromised trust in the website and revealed inadequate password hashing protocols, highlighting the need for improved security practices.
- Affected Sectors
- Online Communities
- Entertainment
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change passwords immediately on Manga Traders and any shared accounts.
- •Monitor email for unauthorized access or phishing attempts.
- •Consider enabling two-factor authentication where possible.
Preventive Measures
- •Use strong password hashing algorithms like bcrypt or Argon2.
- •Implement regular audits of security measures for online platforms.
- •Educate users on secure password practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
Email addresses and passwords were leaked, with passwords hashed using MD5.