Startup Lagos
Data Breach
www.startuplagos.net6,695
Records Exposed
Jun 2024
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Mar 2025
Added to Database
About This Breach
In June 2024, Startup Lagos, a platform based in Lagos, Nigeria that fosters tech startups in Africa, experienced a breach compromising approximately 11,000 user records, including email addresses, usernames, and bcrypt-hashed passwords. While bcrypt offers strong password protection, the incident highlights vulnerabilities in platforms managing professional and personal user data. Robust cybersecurity measures remain critical to safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining trust in startup ecosystems.
Compromised Data Types
Country
Nigeria
Language
English
Password Storage
bcrypt
Category
General Business
Indexed On
Mar 26, 2025
Breach Type
Database
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on Startup Lagos 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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