Midwest Readers Service

Midwest Readers Service

Data Breach

midwestreaders.com

22,428

Records Exposed

Aug 2018

Date of Breach

Database,Combolist

Breach Type

Aug 2025

Added to Database

About This Breach

In August 2018, Midwest Readers Service, a U.S.-based magazine subscription service offering bulk magazine plans at reduced prices via telemarketing, suffered a data breach that affected 22,428 users. The compromised data included email addresses and password hashes stored in an unknown format. Users should reset affected passwords and be alert to potential spam or phishing campaigns using their exposed data.

Compromised Data Types

Email Address Password Hash

Country

United States

Language

English

Password Storage

Other

Category

Entertainment, Information

Indexed On

Aug 15, 2025

Breach Type

Database,Combolist

What Should You Do?

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  • Change your password immediately on Midwest Readers Service 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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