Raychat
MediumIn January 2021, Raychat exposed over 938K records, including emails, IPs, and bcrypt-hashed passwords.
- Records exposed
- 938,981 records
- Breach date
- Breach Jan 31, 2021
- Last update
- Updated Jul 4, 2021
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.
The breach of Raychat, an Iranian social media platform, occurred on January 31, 2021. This incident resulted in the exposure of 938,981 records, comprised of sensitive user information such as email addresses, names, IP addresses, browser user agent details, and bcrypt-hashed passwords. The breach's data was later shared with HaveIBeenPwned by dehashed.com to alert and inform affected users about its scope and implications.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users' personal information, including logins, was compromised.
- Business Impact
- The breach undermined Raychat's credibility and likely contributed to its eventual closure.
- Affected Sectors
- Social Media Platforms
- Geographic Impact
- Global
- Primarily Iran
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change passwords associated with your Raychat account and any other accounts where the same passwords were used.
- •Monitor accounts for any abnormal activity.
- •Enable multi-factor authentication where available.
Preventive Measures
- •Avoid reusing passwords across multiple online platforms.
- •Regularly update passwords using strong, unique combinations.
- •Stay informed about data breaches affecting services you use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.