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Seedpeer
MediumSeedpeer's database was breached in July 2015, impacting user credentials.
281,924 recordsBreach Jul 12, 2015Updated Mar 9, 2016
Exposed data classes
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Email addressesPasswordsUsernames
Detailed Analysis
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In July 2015, the torrent site Seedpeer experienced a data breach, resulting in the exposure of 281,924 member records. The compromised data included usernames, email addresses, and passwords stored as weak MD5 hashes.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users' credentials, including usernames, email addresses, and passwords, were exposed, posing phishing and fraud risks.
- Business Impact
- The breach compromised user trust and exposed potential legal and financial liabilities.
- Affected Sectors
- Online Services
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change passwords immediately, especially if reused elsewhere.
- •Monitor email accounts for suspicious activities.
- •Enable multi-factor authentication where possible.
Preventive Measures
- •Use unique, strong passwords for all accounts.
- •Avoid storing passwords with vulnerable algorithms such as MD5.
- •Implement and enforce best practices for database security.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
Immediately change your Seedpeer password and any other accounts using the same credentials.