Cermin
Data Breach
cermin.info16,152
Records Exposed
Aug 2018
Date of Breach
Database,Combolist
Breach Type
Aug 2025
Added to Database
About This Breach
In August 2018, Cermin, a now-defunct Indian general information and employment website, suffered a data breach that affected 16,152 users. The compromised data included email addresses and plaintext passwords. Encrypting all stored credentials and enforcing stronger password policies are important cybersecurity measures to enhance user security.
Compromised Data Types
Country
India
Language
Hindi
Password Storage
Plaintext
Category
Employment, Information
Indexed On
Aug 29, 2025
Breach Type
Database,Combolist
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on Cermin 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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