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The Xiaomi forum breach (2012) exposed 7M user records, incl. emails, usernames, IPs, and MD5-hashed passwords.

Records exposed
7,088,010 records
Breach date
Breach Aug 1, 2012
Last update
Updated Jul 21, 2019
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesIP addressesPasswordsUsernames

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In August 2012, a data breach occurred involving the Xiaomi user forum website, exposing personal information of over 7 million users. The impacted data included email addresses—some being numeric aliases—usernames, IP addresses, and passwords stored as salted MD5 hashes. Details of this breach highlight cybersecurity risks and underscore the importance of proper data protection.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Compromise of personal information, including passwords that may have been re-used elsewhere.
Business Impact
Potential reputational damage and trust issues concerning data management practices.
Affected Sectors
  • Technology
  • Consumer Electronics
Geographic Impact
  • Global
  • Particular focus on China

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change any reused passwords immediately.
  • •Enable two-factor authentication for accounts where possible.

Preventive Measures

  • •Regularly update and audit your password habits.
  • •Use unique and strong passwords for every service.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Change passwords and ensure accounts do not use the same credentials.