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Wakanim experienced a breach in August 2022, exposing 6.7M user records including personal information.

Records exposed
6,706,951 records
Breach date
Breach Aug 28, 2022
Last update
Updated Oct 6, 2022
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Browser user agent detailsEmail addressesIP addressesNamesPhysical addressesUsernames

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In August 2022, the European streaming service Wakanim experienced a significant data breach affecting 6.7 million customer records. The exposed data included email addresses, IP addresses, physical addresses, usernames, names, and browser user agent information. The data was later promoted and sold on a known hacking forum.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Users may face targeted phishing attacks, social engineering attempts, and breaches of personal privacy.
Business Impact
Reputation damage, loss of user trust, and potential financial liabilities due to regulatory non-compliance.
Affected Sectors
  • Entertainment
Geographic Impact
  • Europe

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Immediately change any passwords associated with your Wakanim account and other services where the same password was used.
  • •Monitor for phishing attempts and secure email settings.
  • •Evaluate using credit monitoring services if physical address exposure causes concern.

Preventive Measures

  • •Employ strong, unique passwords for each online account.
  • •Enable two-factor authentication for applications.
  • •Reduce sharing sensitive information on non-essential platforms.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Change your account passwords, monitor for unsolicited communications, and secure your online presence.