1,570,543
Records Exposed
Nov 2012
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Aug 2024
Added to Database
About This Breach
In August 2022, the book social networking site BookCrossing disclosed a data breach stemming from a database backup dated November 2012. The breach exposed nearly 1.6 million records, including names, usernames, email and IP addresses, dates of birth, and plain text passwords. This incident highlights the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures to protect user data and prevent such breaches.
Compromised Data Types
Country
United States
Language
English
Password Storage
Plaintext
Category
social networking, book
Indexed On
Aug 22, 2024
Breach Type
Database
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on BookCrossing 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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