8needs
Data Breach
8needs.com7,762
Records Exposed
Aug 2018
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Jun 2025
Added to Database
About This Breach
In August 2018, 8needs, a Chinese search engine, suffered a data breach affecting approximately 25,000 records. The exposed data includes over 7,700 unique email addresses and MD5 hashed passwords. Implementing strong cybersecurity protocols is essential to reduce vulnerabilities and protect sensitive user data.
Compromised Data Types
Country
China
Language
Chinese
Password Storage
MD5
Category
Online Tool
Indexed On
Jun 10, 2025
Breach Type
Database
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on 8needs 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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