AlternOS
Data Breach
www.alternos.de/853,143
Records Exposed
Aug 2018
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Jun 2025
Added to Database
About This Breach
In August 2018, AlternOS, a now-defunct German website that provided IT services, suffered a data breach that exposed the personal data of approximately 853,143 users. The compromised information included email addresses and plaintext passwords. Storing passwords in plaintext poses a severe security risk, emphasizing the necessity for organizations to implement proper encryption techniques and robust cybersecurity protocols.
Compromised Data Types
Country
Germany
Language
German
Password Storage
Plaintext
Category
IT Services
Indexed On
Jun 4, 2025
Breach Type
Database
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on AlternOS 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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