47,296
Records Exposed
Jan 2021
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Oct 2024
Added to Database
About This Breach
In January 2021, the UKScrappers forum, dedicated to scrapbooking enthusiasts in the UK, suffered a data breach affecting 50,400 users. The compromised data included email addresses, usernames, IP addresses, and passwords that were stored using vBulletin hashes. This breach highlights the importance of maintaining strong cybersecurity practices, such as using more secure password hashing algorithms, to protect users from unauthorized access and potential exploitation of their personal information. Proper encryption and regular updates to security protocols are essential in preventing such breaches.
Compromised Data Types
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Password Storage
MD5
Category
Forums
Indexed On
Oct 2, 2024
Breach Type
Database
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on UKScrappers 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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