5 Stars Apps
Data Breach
5starsapps.com74
Records Exposed
Aug 2024
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Apr 2025
Added to Database
About This Breach
In August 2024, 5 Stars Apps, an Arabic directory website reviewing and rating mobile apps, experienced a breach compromising approximately 360,000 records, including email addresses, usernames, and passwords stored as bcrypt, MD5, or PHPass hashes. The incident highlights risks for platforms managing user credentials and app-related data. Robust cybersecurity measures, including modern encryption standards, are critical to safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining trust in digital services.
Compromised Data Types
Country
Saudi Arabia
Language
Arabic
Password Storage
bcrypt, MD5, Other
Category
General Business
Indexed On
Apr 24, 2025
Breach Type
Database
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on 5 Stars Apps and any other site where you used the same password. Use a unique, strong password for each account.
- Watch for phishing emails targeting your inbox. Attackers may use your exposed email address to send convincing scam messages.
- Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on all important accounts to add an extra layer of security.
- Use a password manager to generate and store unique, strong passwords for every account.
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