555,222
Records Exposed
Nov 2020
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Oct 2024
Added to Database
About This Breach
In November 2020, the torrenting platform TorrentLeech suffered a data breach that impacted 555,000 members. The breach exposed sensitive information, including encrypted (and not readable) email addresses, usernames, and IP addresses. Additionally, the leaked data contained "PassKeys," though these were not hashed passwords. This incident highlights the need for strong cybersecurity measures, especially on platforms where user anonymity and security are critical. Employing modern encryption techniques, regularly updating security practices, and educating users about best privacy practices can help mitigate the risks of such breaches and safeguard user information.
Compromised Data Types
Country
Iceland
Language
English
Password Storage
Other
Category
Torrent
Indexed On
Oct 9, 2024
Breach Type
Database
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on TorrentLeech and any other site where you used the same password. Use a unique, strong password for each account.
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