100,000
Records Exposed
Apr 2021
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Sep 2024
Added to Database
About This Breach
In April 2021, the online forum known for facilitating discussions and exchanges related to hacking, data breaches, and cybercrime Niflheim suffered a data breach that exposed over 100,000 customer records. The compromised data included email addresses and plaintext passwords. This breach highlights the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard user information and prevent unauthorized access.
Compromised Data Types
Country
United States
Language
English
Password Storage
Plaintext
Category
Hacking / Carding, Forums
Indexed On
Sep 24, 2024
Breach Type
Database
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on Niflheim 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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