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Netlog suffered a breach in 2012, exposing 49M email addresses and plain text passwords, revealed in 2018.

Records exposed
49,038,354 records
Breach date
Breach Nov 1, 2012
Last update
Updated Jul 15, 2019
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesPasswords

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In November 2012, the Belgian social networking site Netlog experienced a data breach affecting 49 million accounts. The breach, disclosed in July 2018, exposed users' email addresses and plain text passwords. Despite the discontinuation of the platform in 2015, the release of sensitive data posed ongoing risks to affected users. This underscores the importance of secure password practices and timely incident response by service providers.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Potential unauthorized access due to plain text password exposure.
Business Impact
Reputational damage and user trust loss post-breach disclosure.
Affected Sectors
  • Social Networking
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change your password if reused elsewhere.
  • •Avoid reusing passwords across multiple platforms.
  • •Enable two-factor authentication where possible.

Preventive Measures

  • •Use unique and strong passwords for every account.
  • •Store passwords securely using password managers.
  • •Verify account recovery is secure with updated contact details.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Update your passwords for all associated accounts, and monitor your email for potential phishing attempts.

Attribution

Additional attribution provided with the breach record.

JimScott.Sec@protonmail.com