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SkTorrent

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In 2016, Slovak torrent site SkTorrent suffered a breach exposing 117,000 user records, including plain text passwords.

Records exposed
117,070 records
Breach date
Breach Feb 19, 2016
Last update
Updated Feb 23, 2016
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesPasswordsUsernames

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In February 2016, the Slovak torrent tracker SkTorrent experienced a data breach resulting in the exposure of sensitive user information. The attackers accessed the site's database containing over 117,000 records including usernames, email addresses, and plain text passwords, subsequently leaking this data online.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Users faced potential credential compromise due to plain text password storage.
Business Impact
The organization experienced reputational damage and loss of user trust.
Affected Sectors
  • Entertainment Technology
Geographic Impact
  • Slovakia
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Immediately update passwords for impacted accounts.
  • •Enable multi-factor authentication on all services.
  • •Monitor accounts for unusual activity.

Preventive Measures

  • •Always store passwords securely in hashed form.
  • •Implement network and database security protocols.
  • •Regularly conduct security assessments and audits.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Change your password and verify other accounts for similar credentials.