69,207
Records Exposed
Dec 2016
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Oct 2024
Added to Database
About This Breach
In December 2016, the Russian hacking forum Best-Hack experienced a data breach affecting 70,000 users. The compromised data included usernames, email addresses, and passwords encrypted using vBulletin hashes. This incident underscores the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures, as even hacking forums are not immune to security vulnerabilities.
Compromised Data Types
Country
Russian Federation
Language
Russian
Password Storage
VB
Category
Hacking / Carding, Forums
Indexed On
Oct 7, 2024
Breach Type
Database
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on Best-Hack 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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