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Torrent Invites

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In December 2013, data from 352,000 accounts on Torrent Invites was compromised, exposing sensitive user information.

Records exposed
352,120 records
Breach date
Breach Dec 12, 2013
Last update
Updated Mar 22, 2017
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Dates of birthEmail addressesIP addressesPasswordsUsernamesWebsite activity

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

The security incident involving the Torrent Invites website occurred in December 2013, resulting in the unauthorized access and exposure of over 352,000 user accounts. Sensitive information, including usernames, email addresses, IP addresses, dates of birth, salted MD5 password hashes, and details of website activity, was compromised.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Users' credentials and personal information were potentially exposed.
Business Impact
Damage to reputation and trust among site users; potential for regulatory scrutiny.
Affected Sectors
  • Online Forums
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change passwords immediately on all accounts using the exposed one.
  • •Monitor account activities for signs of unauthorized access.
  • •Enable multifactor authentication where available.

Preventive Measures

  • •Utilize strong, unique passwords for each website.
  • •Remain cautious of phishing attempts leveraging exposed data.
  • •Utilize password managers to safely store and generate passwords.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Usernames, email addresses, IP addresses, dates of birth, passwords (hashed), and website activity details.