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MyVidster (2015)
MediumThe social video-sharing site MyVidster was breached in August 2015, exposing approximately 20,000 user accounts.
19,863 recordsBreach Aug 15, 2015Updated Oct 27, 2025
Exposed data classes
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Email addressesPasswordsUsernames
Detailed Analysis
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In August 2015, the MyVidster platform experienced a security breach where attackers accessed and leaked close to 20,000 user accounts containing usernames, email addresses, and hashed passwords. The breach highlighted vulnerabilities in some social video-sharing systems.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users' private credentials were exposed, increasing risk of account compromise.
- Business Impact
- Damage to reputation and user trust; potential decline in active users.
- Affected Sectors
- Social Media
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change passwords associated with your MyVidster account.
- •Perform password hygiene across other online accounts.
- •Watch for phishing attempts targeting your email.
Preventive Measures
- •Use complex and unique passwords for each service.
- •Enable multi-factor authentication where possible.
- •Monitor accounts for unusual activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
Change your MyVidster account password, and secure your associated accounts.