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KM.RU

SourceHave I Been Pwned
StatusConfirmed breach
AddedMarch 3, 2016
OccurredFebruary 29, 2016
Accounts affected1,476,783
Domainkm.ru
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What was exposed
Dates of birthEmail addressesGendersGeographic locationsRecovery email addressesSecurity questions and answersUsernames
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Details
In February 2016, the Russian portal and email service KM.RU was the target of an attack which was consequently detailed on Reddit . Allegedly protesting "the foreign policy of Russia in regards to Ukraine", KM.RU was one of several Russian sites in the breach and impacted almost 1.5M accounts including sensitive personal information.
Frequently asked questions

What is the KM.RU data breach?

In February 2016, the Russian portal and email service KM.RU was the target of an attack which was consequently detailed on Reddit . Allegedly protesting "the foreign policy of Russia in regards to Ukraine", KM.RU was one of several Russian sites in the...

When did the data breach happen?

This data breach occurred around February 2016.

How many accounts were affected?

Around 1,476,783 accounts were affected.

What information was exposed?

Exposed data included Dates of birth, Email addresses, Genders, Geographic locations, Recovery email addresses, Security questions and answers and Usernames.

What should I do if I was affected?

Change your password for this account, and anywhere you reused it. Turn on two-factor authentication. Expect more phishing and spam at this address. Treat messages that reference this company with extra caution. Be wary of targeted scams that use your personal details to sound convincing.

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