3,973
Records Exposed
Apr 2017
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Sep 2024
Added to Database
About This Breach
In approximately April 2017, the imageboard 8chan suffered a data breach that affected 15,700 members. The compromised data included usernames, email addresses, and passwords stored as SHA-512 Crypt hashes. 8chan confirmed the breach in a tweet, acknowledging that they had been hacked. This incident underscores the importance of strong cybersecurity measures to safeguard user information and prevent such breaches.
Compromised Data Types
Country
United States
Language
English
Password Storage
Other
Category
Imageboard, Art & Design
Indexed On
Sep 3, 2024
Breach Type
Database
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on 8chan 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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