Owned
Data Breach
owned.com72,564
Records Exposed
Jan 2021
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Nov 2024
Added to Database
About This Breach
In January 2021, the meme-sharing website Owned.com experienced a data breach, compromising the information of 72,600 users. The exposed data included usernames and passwords stored as bcrypt hashes. This incident highlights the importance of robust cybersecurity measures, as even seemingly low-risk websites can be targets for attacks, putting user credentials and privacy at risk. Ensuring strong security protocols is essential to protect sensitive user data and prevent unauthorized access.
Compromised Data Types
Country
United States
Language
English
Password Storage
bcrypt
Category
Entertainment
Indexed On
Nov 4, 2024
Breach Type
Database
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on Owned and any other site where you used the same password. Use a unique, strong password for each account.
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