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The dBforums breach (2016) exposed 363,468 user records, including sensitive personal data and hashed passwords.

Records exposed
363,468 records
Breach date
Breach Jul 4, 2016
Last update
Updated Sep 20, 2023
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Dates of birthEmail addressesIP addressesPasswordsUsernames

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In July 2016, a data breach compromised the database forum 'dBforums', hosted by its parent company Penton. The breach exposed information of over 363,000 individuals, revealing email addresses, usernames, IP addresses, dates of birth, and salted MD5 password hashes of affected users.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Users faced increased risks such as phishing attacks and credential exploitation due to the exposed data.
Business Impact
Penton experienced reputational damage and loss of user trust following the breach, with potential regulatory scrutiny.
Affected Sectors
  • Technology
  • Forum Platforms
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change passwords immediately if the same credentials were reused.
  • •Enable two-factor authentication on affected and linked accounts.
  • •Monitor email accounts for signs of phishing attempts.

Preventive Measures

  • •Implement robust database security practices.
  • •Conduct regular vulnerability assessments.
  • •Educate users on safe password management practices.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Email addresses, usernames, IP addresses, dates of birth, and salted MD5 password hashes.