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ShockGore

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ShockGore.com breached in 2020; sensitive user data exposed.

Records exposed
73,944 records
Breach date
Breach Aug 11, 2020
Last update
Updated Jan 20, 2022
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesGendersIP addressesPasswordsPrivate messagesUsernames

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In August 2020, the website ShockGore.com, known for graphic content, experienced a data breach affecting 73,944 records. Exposed data included email addresses, usernames, IP addresses, genders, private messages, and password hashes encoded in unsalted SHA-1. This event further underscored the risks of insufficient security measures on online platforms.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Users' private messages and other sensitive data were exposed, risking misuse or exploitation.
Business Impact
Reputational damage to the platform, highlighting a breach of user trust and the need for robust security measures.
Affected Sectors
  • Online Services
  • Content Sharing
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change your password immediately if affected.
  • •Activate two-factor authentication where possible.
  • •Monitor accounts linked to the email for unusual activity.

Preventive Measures

  • •Avoid reusing passwords across sites.
  • •Use a password manager to generate and store unique passwords.
  • •Regularly review stored information for inappropriate exposure.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Email addresses, usernames, IP addresses, genders, private messages, and unsalted SHA-1 password hashes were affected.

Attribution

Additional attribution provided with the breach record.

white_peacock@riseup.net