Open Subtitles
HighOpen Subtitles faced a breach in 2021 exposing approximately seven million accounts' data.
- Records exposed
- 6,783,158 records
- Breach date
- Breach Aug 1, 2021
- Last update
- Updated Jan 19, 2022
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 2021, the subtitling service Open Subtitles experienced a data breach, during which almost seven million records containing sensitive user information such as email addresses, usernames, IP addresses, geographical data, and passwords encrypted via MD5 hashes were accessed by unauthorized individuals. The actors behind this breach delivered a ransom demand, capitalizing on the compromised data for financial gain.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Exposed users might face phishing and credential-stuffing attacks.
- Business Impact
- Reputation loss and potential legal repercussions for inadequate data security.
- Affected Sectors
- Entertainment
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change your password for Open Subtitles and any accounts using the same password.
- •Enable multi-factor authentication on all accounts if supported.
- •Monitor personal email accounts for phishing attempts.
Preventive Measures
- •Utilize strong, unique passwords across different platforms.
- •Enable notification systems to detect unusual account activity.
- •Conduct periodic reviews and deletion of unused accounts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.