Onliner Spambot
CriticalThe Onliner Spambot exposed 711M email addresses and passwords in a 2017 breach, enabling spam campaigns.
- Records exposed
- 711,477,622 records
- Breach date
- Breach Aug 28, 2017
- Last update
- Updated Aug 29, 2017
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 August 2017, a significant data breach involving a spambot known as Onliner Spambot was uncovered by security researcher Benkow. This incident revealed a server in the Netherlands hosting files that contained approximately 711 million unique email addresses, with many accompanied by their passwords. The compromised data facilitated email-based spam campaigns and raised awareness of vulnerabilities in user account management and online service security.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users faced heightened risks of receiving spam, having accounts compromised, and being targeted in phishing attacks.
- Business Impact
- Organizations that rely on email communication suffered reputational damage and increased phishing attempts targeting their users.
- Affected Sectors
- Online Services
- Email Providers
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Monitor email accounts for unauthorized access.
- •Change passwords using strong, unique combinations.
- •Utilize email filtering to mitigate spam.
Preventive Measures
- •Implement strong encryption and secure server configurations.
- •Regularly audit cybersecurity infrastructure.
- •Adopt multi-factor authentication for enhanced account security.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.