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Pluto TV

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Pluto TV's 2018 data breach exposed 3.2 million user records without proactive disclosure.

Records exposed
3,225,080 records
Breach date
Breach Oct 12, 2018
Last update
Updated Dec 5, 2020
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Dates of birthDevice informationEmail addressesGendersIP addressesNamesPasswordsSocial media profilesUsernames

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In October 2018, the internet television service Pluto TV experienced a data breach compromising 3.2 million unique user records, including sensitive details such as names, email addresses, IP addresses, birth dates, and bcrypt-hashed passwords. While the incident led to the dissemination of data within hacking communities, the organization did not proactively alert affected users, intensifying concerns over user data stewardship.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Compromised passwords, email, social profiles, potential phishing exposure.
Business Impact
Reputation damage, loss of user trust, potential legal repercussions.
Affected Sectors
  • Entertainment
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 Pluto TV account.
  • •Enable two-factor authentication where applicable.
  • •Monitor accounts for fraudulent activity.

Preventive Measures

  • •Subscribe to account monitoring and protection services.
  • •Use unique passwords per site and service.
  • •Review data-sharing policies of subscribed platforms.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Change account credentials immediately and safeguard related accounts.