Primetime Readers
Data Breach
primetimereaders.com22,604
Records Exposed
Aug 2018
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Jul 2025
Added to Database
About This Breach
In August 2018, Primetime Readers, the official portal of Primetime Readers Service, a U.S.-based company specializing in discounted magazine subscriptions, suffered a data breach that affected 22,604 users. The compromised data included email addresses and SHA-256 password hashes. Even when using strong hash functions, it's important to apply proper salting techniques to guard against hash-cracking attempts.
Compromised Data Types
Country
United States
Language
English
Password Storage
Other
Category
Online Portal, Entertainment
Indexed On
Jul 24, 2025
Breach Type
Database
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on Primetime Readers 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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