MySpace
CriticalMySpace suffered a major data breach in 2008, exposing nearly 360 million user accounts.
- Records exposed
- 359,420,698 records
- Breach date
- Breach Jul 1, 2008
- Last update
- Updated May 31, 2016
What data was exposed?
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Why does this breach matter?
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In 2008, the social networking platform MySpace experienced a data breach affecting approximately 359 million user accounts. Compromised information included email addresses, usernames, and password hashes, specifically the SHA1 hash of the first ten characters in lowercase stored without salting. The breach was publicly disclosed in 2016 when the stolen data surfaced on online marketplaces.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users' personal information, including login credentials, may have been compromised, posing risks of unauthorized account access.
- Business Impact
- Reputational damage and loss of user trust were significant for MySpace following the breach.
- Affected Sectors
- Technology
- Social Media
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change passwords for MySpace accounts.
- •Enable two-factor authentication on all accounts, if available.
- •Review all linked accounts for unauthorized access.
Preventive Measures
- •Use strong, unique passwords for each account.
- •Employ password managers to securely generate and store passwords.
- •Stay informed about personal data breaches affecting platforms used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.