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ShockGore
MediumShockGore.com breached in 2020; sensitive user data exposed.
73,944 recordsBreach Aug 11, 2020Updated Jan 20, 2022
Exposed data classes
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Email addressesGendersIP addressesPasswordsPrivate messagesUsernames
Detailed Analysis
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.