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Social Engineered
MediumThe Social Engineered breach exposed user data, including email addresses, IPs, and passwords in June 2019.
- Records exposed
- 89,392 records
- Breach date
- Breach Jun 13, 2019
- Last update
- Updated Jun 25, 2019
What data was exposed?
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Email addressesIP addressesPasswordsPrivate messagesUsernames
Why does this breach matter?
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In June 2019, a data breach was reported involving Social Engineered, a platform previously known for discussions around social hacking techniques. This incident affected the MyBB forum database and exposed sensitive user data.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Compromised user data and potential for follow-up phishing or credential-stuffing attacks.
- Business Impact
- Reputational damage and increased scrutiny of user data management practices.
- Affected Sectors
- Cybersecurity forums
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Rotate all passwords associated with this platform.
- •Monitor email accounts for unusual activities.
- •Be wary of phishing attempts targeting this breach data.
Preventive Measures
- •Adopt multi-factor authentication where available.
- •Use unique passwords per platform.
- •Stay informed about potential breaches of services you use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
Users can verify their email involvement on breach tracking sites such as HIBP.