Russkaya Reklama (RusRek)
Data Breach
rusrek.com158,355
Records Exposed
Feb 2021
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Apr 2025
Added to Database
About This Breach
In February 2021, Russkaya Reklama (RusRek), a Russian-language advertising portal and community platform based in the US, experienced a breach compromising approximately 159,000 records, including email addresses, usernames, birthdays, and passwords stored as MD5 hashes with salting. The incident highlights risks for platforms managing user credentials and community interactions. Robust cybersecurity measures, including modern encryption standards, are critical to safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining trust in online communities.
Compromised Data Types
Country
United States
Language
Russian
Password Storage
MD5(Salt)
Category
Forums
Indexed On
Apr 8, 2025
Breach Type
Database
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on Russkaya Reklama (RusRek) 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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