MyHeritage
HighMyHeritage's breach exposed details of 91M accounts, later surfacing on the dark web.
Exposed data classes
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Detailed Analysis
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In October 2017, MyHeritage, a genealogy platform, encountered a data breach affecting over 91 million user accounts. The breach exposed email addresses and salted SHA-1 password hashes. Seven months later, a security researcher identified the breach and reported the details to MyHeritage. In 2019, the stolen data was reportedly offered for sale on dark web marketplaces and distributed among other leaks.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Compromised credentials can lead to unauthorized access.
- Business Impact
- Potential reputational damage and trust issues with users.
- Affected Sectors
- Genealogy
- Technology
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Update your password on MyHeritage and any other sites using the same credentials.
- •Monitor for any unusual activity in accounts associated with your compromised email.
Preventive Measures
- •Use unique, strong passwords for different platforms.
- •Enable multifactor authentication where available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.