YouWiN! Connect

Data Breach

youwinconnect.org.ng

70,405

Records Exposed

Aug 2023

Date of Breach

Database

Breach Type

May 2025

Added to Database

About This Breach

In August 2023, the official portal for YouWiN! Connect, a Nigerian government initiative focused on promoting youth entrepreneurship, experienced a data breach that affected approximately 70,405 users. The compromised data included email addresses and password hashes stored using the MD5 algorithm. This incident highlights the importance of employing modern, secure cryptographic standards and implementing robust cybersecurity measures, especially for government-backed platforms that support economic development initiatives.

Compromised Data Types

Email Address Password Hash

Country

Nigeria

Language

English

Password Storage

MD5

What Should You Do?

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Change your password immediately on YouWiN! Connect 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.