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Ster-Kinekor

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In 2016, Ster-Kinekor experienced a data breach via an API vulnerability, leaking customer information.

Records exposed
1,619,544 records
Breach date
Breach Mar 9, 2017
Last update
Updated Mar 13, 2017
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Dates of birthEmail addressesGendersNamesPasswordsPhone numbersPhysical addressesSpoken languages

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In 2016, South African cinema company Ster-Kinekor suffered a data breach exposing sensitive customer details, including names and plaintext passwords, due to an API flaw.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Customers faced heightened risks of identity theft and online account compromises.
Business Impact
Reputational damage and potential financial repercussions for Ster-Kinekor.
Affected Sectors
  • Entertainment
Geographic Impact
  • South Africa

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change the passwords used on Ster-Kinekor's website and any accounts sharing the same credentials.
  • •Monitor personal accounts for unauthorized activities.

Preventive Measures

  • •Utilize unique, strong passwords across platforms.
  • •Implement multifactor authentication on accounts wherever possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The breach compromised email addresses, names, phone numbers, genders, dates of birth, physical addresses, and plaintext passwords.