Rusknife
Data Breach
rusknife.org12,462
Records Exposed
Aug 2018
Date of Breach
Database,Combolist
Breach Type
Sep 2025
Added to Database
About This Breach
In August 2018, a dataset was leaked on underground sources. Rusknife, a now-defunct Russian-language online forum dedicated to knife enthusiasts—covering everything from collecting and crafting to sharpening and technical reviews, suffered a data breach that affected 12,462 users. The compromised data included email addresses and password hashes stored in an unknown format.
Compromised Data Types
Country
Russian Federation
Language
Russian
Password Storage
Other
Category
Forums, Community
Indexed On
Sep 10, 2025
Breach Type
Database,Combolist
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on Rusknife 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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