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xHamster

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xHamster user data breach in 2016 exposed 377,377 accounts, including usernames, email addresses, and unsalted MD5 passwords.

Records exposed
377,377 records
Breach date
Breach Nov 28, 2016
Last update
Updated Mar 8, 2018
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesPasswordsUsernames

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In November 2016, reports emerged about the trading of user account data from the xHamster platform in hacker forums. The dataset contained 377,377 user records with exposed usernames, email addresses, and unsalted MD5-hashed passwords.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Users experienced higher vulnerability to account compromise due to exposed unsalted MD5 passwords.
Business Impact
The breach reduced user trust and highlighted inadequate password security protocols within the organization.
Affected Sectors
  • Online Adult Entertainment
Geographic Impact
  • Worldwide

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change your xHamster account password immediately and enable advanced security measures if available.
  • •Review other accounts using the same credentials and update passwords to unique ones.
  • •Monitor email accounts and other platforms for phishing attempts.

Preventive Measures

  • •Utilize strong, unique passwords for each online platform, and leverage password managers.
  • •Enable multi-factor authentication across all accounts where feasible.
  • •Regularly audit account security settings and avoid reusing passwords across sites.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Usernames, email addresses, and unsalted MD5-hashed passwords were disclosed.