12,343
Records Exposed
Mar 2021
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Oct 2024
Added to Database
About This Breach
In March 2021, the carding website SwarmShop suffered a data breach that affected 12.3k users. The exposed data included usernames, account balances, and passwords stored as MD5 hashes, a hashing algorithm known for its vulnerabilities. This breach highlights the critical need for robust cybersecurity practices, such as using stronger encryption methods and regularly monitoring for vulnerabilities to safeguard sensitive financial information.
Compromised Data Types
Country
United States
Language
English
Password Storage
MD5
Category
Hacking / Carding
Indexed On
Oct 17, 2024
Breach Type
Database
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on SwarmShop and any other site where you used the same password. Use a unique, strong password for each account.
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