248,948
Records Exposed
Feb 2020
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Oct 2024
Added to Database
About This Breach
In February 2020, the cryptocurrency investment platform Trident Crypto Fund suffered a data breach, impacting 263,000 users. The exposed data included email addresses, full names, phone numbers, countries, IP addresses, and passwords, which were stored using MD5 hashes. This incident underscores the critical importance of robust cybersecurity measures, especially in the cryptocurrency sector where sensitive financial information is at risk. Companies should prioritize strong password encryption methods, such as bcrypt, and regularly update security protocols to ensure the safety of user data and prevent unauthorized access.
Compromised Data Types
Country
United States
Language
English
Password Storage
MD5
Category
Cryptocurrency
Indexed On
Oct 16, 2024
Breach Type
Database
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on Trident Crypto Fund 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.
- Be alert to smishing attacks (SMS phishing). Scammers may text you pretending to be banks or service providers.
- 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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