Transport Models
Data Breach
www.transportmodels.co.uk8,453
Records Exposed
Aug 2018
Date of Breach
Database,Combolist
Breach Type
Sep 2025
Added to Database
About This Breach
In August 2018, a dataset surfaced on a prominent hacking forum. Transport Models, a well-loved Preston, UK model shop selling kits, diecast models, slot cars, and accessories both in-store and on eBay, was breached, impacting 8,453 users. The compromised records contained email addresses and salted MD5 password hashes.
Compromised Data Types
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Password Storage
MD5(Salt)
Category
Art & Design, Shopping
Indexed On
Sep 23, 2025
Breach Type
Database,Combolist
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on Transport Models 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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