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MyVidster (2015)
MediumThe social video-sharing site MyVidster was breached in August 2015, exposing approximately 20,000 user accounts.
- Records exposed
- 19,863 records
- Breach date
- Breach Aug 15, 2015
- Last update
- Updated Oct 27, 2025
What data was exposed?
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Email addressesPasswordsUsernames
Why does this breach matter?
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.