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The Kodi Foundation

SourceHave I Been Pwned
StatusConfirmed breach
AddedApril 13, 2023
OccurredFebruary 16, 2023
Accounts affected400,635
Domainkodi.tv
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What was exposed
Browser user agent detailsDates of birthEmail addressesIP addressesPasswordsPrivate messagesUsernames
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Details
In February 2023, The Kodi Foundation suffered a data breach that exposed more than 400k user records . Attributed to an account belonging to "a trusted but currently inactive member of the forum admin team", the breach involved the administrator account creating a database backup that was subsequently downloaded before being sold on a hacking forum. The breach exposed email and IP addresses, usernames, genders and passwords stored as MyBB salted hashes. The Kodi Foundation elected to self-submit impacted email addresses to HIBP.
Frequently asked questions

What is the The Kodi Foundation data breach?

In February 2023, The Kodi Foundation suffered a data breach that exposed more than 400k user records . Attributed to an account belonging to "a trusted but currently inactive member of the forum admin team", the breach involved the administrator account...

When did the data breach happen?

This data breach occurred around February 2023.

How many accounts were affected?

Around 400,635 accounts were affected.

What information was exposed?

Exposed data included Browser user agent details, Dates of birth, Email addresses, IP addresses, Passwords, Private messages 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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