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HighThe QIP data breach in 2011 exposed over 26 million user accounts, including sensitive information.
26,183,992 recordsBreach Jun 1, 2011Updated Jan 8, 2017
Exposed data classes
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Email addressesPasswordsUsernamesWebsite activity
Detailed Analysis
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In 2011, the Russian messaging service QIP (Quiet Internet Pager) experienced a significant data breach. This incident exposed over 26 million user accounts, revealing sensitive data such as email addresses, usernames, passwords, and website activity. The details of the breach became publicly available years after the event.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Compromised credentials can lead to unauthorized access and phishing risks.
- Business Impact
- Reduction in user trust and potential regulatory repercussions for data insecurity.
- Affected Sectors
- Messaging Platforms
- Russian Users
- Geographic Impact
- Russia
- Global Users
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change your QIP account password and reuse it nowhere else.
- •Monitor credential usage for unusual activities.
- •Use tools to check for your credentials' exposure.
Preventive Measures
- •Utilize strong, unique passwords.
- •Enable multi-factor authentication where possible.
- •Regularly check for account compromise notifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
The breach included email addresses, passwords, usernames, and website activity logs of users.