HZChihu
Data Breach
hzchihu.com12,387
Records Exposed
Aug 2023
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
May 2025
Added to Database
About This Breach
In August 2023, HZChihu, a business based in Hangzhou, China, experienced a data breach that affected approximately 12,387 users. The compromised data included email addresses and password hashes stored using the MD5 algorithm. This incident highlights the ongoing risks of using outdated cryptographic methods and reinforces the importance of adopting up-to-date cybersecurity standards to protect user information effectively.
Compromised Data Types
Country
China
Language
Chinese
Password Storage
MD5
Category
General Business
Indexed On
May 21, 2025
Breach Type
Database
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on HZChihu 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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