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In 2014, the Muslim Directory suffered a breach affecting 37,784 users, exposing sensitive personal data.

Records exposed
37,784 records
Breach date
Breach Feb 17, 2014
Last update
Updated Feb 23, 2014
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Age groupsEmail addressesEmployersNamesPasswordsPhone numbersPhysical addressesWebsite activity

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

The Muslim Directory, a UK-based digital hub for services and businesses, experienced a cybersecurity incident in February 2014. An individual known as '@th3inf1d3l' breached the platform, exposing the records of 37,784 user accounts, which included sensitive data such as names, physical addresses, email addresses, passwords in plain text, and additional personal details. Subsequently, the data was publicly made available through a dump.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Users faced risks such as personal privacy violations, targeted phishing, and potential account takeovers.
Business Impact
The organization incurred reputational damage, loss of trust from users, and potential legal implications.
Affected Sectors
  • Regional business directories
Geographic Impact
  • United Kingdom

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Immediately change passwords for linked accounts.
  • •Enable multi-factor authentication.
  • •Monitor for suspicious activity associated with compromised data.

Preventive Measures

  • •Use encrypted and salted storage for passwords.
  • •Implement intrusion detection systems.
  • •Educate users on selecting strong passwords.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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