Read Novel
HighThe Read Novel breach in 2019 exposed data from over 22 million user accounts, including emails and hashed passwords.
- Records exposed
- 22,424,472 records
- Breach date
- Breach May 1, 2019
- Last update
- Updated May 16, 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 May 2019, the Chinese online literature platform Read Novel experienced a data breach, exposing sensitive user data for over 22 million accounts. Compromised information includes email addresses, usernames, genders, phone numbers, and passwords stored with salted MD5 hashing. This breach underscores the importance of strong data protection mechanisms.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users may face account takeovers if compromised passwords are reused elsewhere.
- Business Impact
- The breach may lead to reputational damage and potential regulatory scrutiny.
- Affected Sectors
- Online literature
- Digital platforms
- Geographic Impact
- China
- Global, due to user base distribution
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change passwords on all online accounts using the same or similar credentials.
- •Check for unsolicited communications or potential misuse of exposed information.
- •Enable two-factor authentication where available.
Preventive Measures
- •Use unique, complex passwords for each online account.
- •Regularly update passwords and enable two-factor authentication.
- •Monitor accounts for unauthorized access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
Attribution
Additional attribution provided with the breach record.
white_peacock@riseup.net