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Sumo Torrent

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A 2014 breach of Sumo Torrent exposed 285,191 user records with weakly protected credentials and user activity data.

Records exposed
285,191 records
Breach date
Breach Jun 21, 2014
Last update
Updated Mar 9, 2016
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesIP addressesPasswordsUsernamesWebsite activity

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

Sumo Torrent, a torrent distribution platform, experienced a significant data breach in June 2014 when unauthorized access led to the compromise of 285,191 user records. This exposed sensitive information, including email addresses, IP addresses, usernames, passwords stored with weak MD5 hashing, and website activity data.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Exposure of user credentials increases the risk of credential stuffing and identity misrepresentation.
Business Impact
Loss of user trust in Sumo Torrent's security practices and potential legal implications given data privacy concerns.
Affected Sectors
  • Technology
  • Entertainment
Geographic Impact
  • Global due to the internet-based nature of affected service

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change passwords on all accounts that might have reused the compromised credentials.
  • •Monitor accounts for unauthorized access or suspicious activity.
  • •Enable two-factor authentication wherever possible.

Preventive Measures

  • •Avoid reusing passwords across multiple platforms.
  • •Utilize randomly generated strong passwords assisted by a password manager.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Email addresses, IP addresses, usernames, passwords stored with MD5 hashes, and website activity were compromised.