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HighTrillian messaging platform suffered a data breach in December 2015, exposing 3.8 million user records.
- Records exposed
- 3,827,238 records
- Breach date
- Breach Dec 27, 2015
- Last update
- Updated Jul 15, 2016
What data was exposed?
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Dates of birthEmail addressesIP addressesNamesPasswordsUsernames
Why does this breach matter?
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In December 2015, the instant messaging platform Trillian experienced a data breach. The breach disclosed approximately 3.8 million records containing sensitive user information such as names, email addresses, and salted MD5 hashed passwords. The incident was identified and made public in July 2016.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users' sensitive information, like passwords, usernames, and email addresses, were exposed.
- Business Impact
- Reputation loss and need for enhanced security measures.
- Affected Sectors
- Technology
- Social Media
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change passwords for associated accounts immediately.
- •Monitor for unusual account activity.
- •Enable multi-factor authentication on all accounts.
Preventive Measures
- •Use unique, strong passwords for all accounts.
- •Regularly update passwords.
- •Stay informed on breaches affecting services used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
Change your Trillian password and monitor associated accounts for suspicious activity.