FileIce
Data Breach
fileice.net5,002
Records Exposed
May 2015
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Oct 2024
Added to Database
About This Breach
In May 2015, the file-sharing service FileIce suffered a data breach affecting 5,000 users. The breach exposed data such as email addresses, usernames, IP addresses, and passwords stored using MD5 (phpBB3) hashes. The service has since become defunct, highlighting the importance of strong encryption practices to protect sensitive information.
Compromised Data Types
Country
United States
Language
English
Password Storage
MD5(PHPBB3)
Category
Online Tool
Indexed On
Oct 29, 2024
Breach Type
Database
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on FileIce 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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