SkTorrent
What was exposed
Email addressesPasswordsUsernames
What to do if you were 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.
Details
In February 2016, the Slovak torrent tracking site SkTorrent was hacked and over 117k records leaked online . The data dump included usernames, email addresses and passwords stored in plain text.
Frequently asked questions
What is the SkTorrent data breach?
In February 2016, the Slovak torrent tracking site SkTorrent was hacked and over 117k records leaked online . The data dump included usernames, email addresses and passwords stored in plain text.
When did the data breach happen?
This data breach occurred around February 2016.
How many accounts were affected?
Around 117,070 accounts were affected.
What information was exposed?
Exposed data included Email addresses, Passwords 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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