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iMesh

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iMesh data breach in 2013 exposed 50M accounts, with emails, IPs, usernames, and salted MD5 password hashes leaked.

49,467,477 recordsBreach Sep 22, 2013Updated Jul 2, 2016
Source

Exposed data classes

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesIP addressesPasswordsUsernames

Detailed Analysis

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In September 2013, the iMesh media and file-sharing platform experienced a security breach, compromising nearly 50 million user records. The exposed data included email addresses, IP addresses, usernames, and passwords stored as salted MD5 hashes. By mid-2016, the stolen data was observed for sale on dark web markets.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Exposed credentials could lead to unauthorized account access and data exploitation.
Business Impact
The breach reduced brand trust and imposed stringent mitigation efforts on the organization.
Affected Sectors
  • Technology
  • Communications
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Update passwords for online accounts associated with the compromised email.
  • •Monitor accounts for unauthorized access or suspicious activities.
  • •Secure accounts with multifactor authentication.

Preventive Measures

  • •Utilize unique passwords across online platforms.
  • •Remain vigilant against phishing attempts using stolen data.
  • •Understand services' data security practices before use.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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