Quantum Instruments

Quantum Instruments

Data Breach

qtm.com

33,833

Records Exposed

Aug 2018

Date of Breach

Database,Combolist

Breach Type

Aug 2025

Added to Database

About This Breach

In August 2018, the official U.S. online portal for Quantum Instruments, a professional-grade photography hardware company headquartered in Illinois and catering to users needing flash lighting, power solutions, and accessories for photography and videography, suffered a data breach that affected 33,833 users. The compromised data included email addresses and MD5 password hashes. Users should change passwords promptly and ensure they select unique, strong credentials across all platforms.

Compromised Data Types

Email Address Password Hash

Country

United States

Language

English

Password Storage

MD5

Category

Art & Design

Indexed On

Aug 19, 2025

Breach Type

Database,Combolist

What Should You Do?

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  • Change your password immediately on Quantum Instruments 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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