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The Russian streaming service 'START' suffered a data breach in 2021, exposing over 7.4 million user records.

Records exposed
7,455,386 records
Breach date
Breach Jun 1, 2021
Last update
Updated Aug 30, 2022
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesGeographic locationsNamesPasswords

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In 2021, the Russian streaming platform 'START' experienced a data breach compromising over 7.4 million unique email addresses among other user information. The breach, later disclosed in 2022, showcased the impact of insufficient cybersecurity measures in safeguarding sensitive data.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Exposed email addresses and password hashes could lead to personal data exposure or account compromise.
Business Impact
Damage to reputation and potential legal implications for customer data protection lapses.
Affected Sectors
  • Media and Streaming
Geographic Impact
  • Global
  • Primarily Russia

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Immediately change passwords reused across platforms.
  • •Monitor accounts for suspicious activities.
  • •Enable multi-factor authentication where possible.

Preventive Measures

  • •Use unique, strong passwords for every online account.
  • •Implement regular security audits for online services.
  • •Increase public awareness of email phishing tactics.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Exposed data included email addresses, geographic locations, names, and hashed passwords.