KiteForum
Data Breach
kiteforum.com19,590
Records Exposed
Aug 2022
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
May 2025
Added to Database
About This Breach
In August 2022, KiteForum, an online forum for kiteboarding enthusiasts, experienced a breach compromising approximately 20,000 records. The exposed data included email addresses, usernames, IP addresses, and phpBB-hashed passwords. This incident highlights the need for platforms to adopt modern security practices like advanced encryption and multi-factor authentication. Proper cybersecurity measures are essential to protect user data and maintain trust in online communities handling niche but sensitive user interactions.
Compromised Data Types
Country
United States
Language
English
Password Storage
MD5(PHPBB3)
Category
Forums
Indexed On
May 6, 2025
Breach Type
Database
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on KiteForum 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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