181,504
Records Exposed
Nov 2017
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Sep 2024
Added to Database
About This Breach
In November 2017, TheTVDB.com, an open television database, experienced a data breach. The compromised data, which included 182,000 records containing usernames, email addresses, and MySQL password hashes, was later posted to a hacking forum. This incident highlights the crucial role of strong cybersecurity measures in preventing unauthorized access and protecting user information from being exposed.
Compromised Data Types
Country
United States
Language
English
Password Storage
Other
Category
Entertainment, Film
Indexed On
Sep 20, 2024
Breach Type
Database
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on TheTVDB 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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