242,555
Records Exposed
Oct 2018
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Sep 2024
Added to Database
About This Breach
In October 2018, GoldSilver, a bullion dealer site, suffered a data breach impacting around 243,000 users. The compromised data included email addresses, passwords stored as MD5 hashes, names, phone numbers, bank account numbers, partial credit card information, physical addresses, and social security numbers. The breach occurred when hackers accessed the site’s source code, leading to the exposure of sensitive customer data. This highlights the importance of securing online platforms against cyber threats.
Compromised Data Types
Country
United States
Language
English
Password Storage
MD5
Category
eCommerce
Indexed On
Sep 23, 2024
Breach Type
Database
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on GoldSilver 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.
- Be alert to smishing attacks (SMS phishing). Scammers may text you pretending to be banks or service providers.
- Monitor your financial accounts closely. Check credit reports and bank statements for any unauthorized activity.
- 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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