StarNet
- Change your password for this account, and anywhere you reused it. Turn on two-factor authentication.
- Place a fraud alert or credit freeze with the major credit bureaus to block new accounts opened in your name.
- Expect more phishing and spam at this address. Treat messages that reference this company with extra caution.
- Watch for text-message phishing and SIM-swap attempts on your phone number.
- Be wary of targeted scams that use your personal details to sound convincing.
What is the StarNet data breach?
In February 2015, the Moldavian ISP "StarNet" had it's database published online . The dump included nearly 140k email addresses, many with personal details including contact information, usage patterns of the ISP and even passport numbers.
When did the data breach happen?
This data breach occurred around February 2015.
How many accounts were affected?
Around 139,395 accounts were affected.
What information was exposed?
Exposed data included Customer interactions, Dates of birth, Email addresses, Genders, IP addresses, MAC addresses, Names and Passport numbers.
What should I do if I was affected?
Change your password for this account, and anywhere you reused it. Turn on two-factor authentication. Place a fraud alert or credit freeze with the major credit bureaus to block new accounts opened in your name. Expect more phishing and spam at this address. Treat messages that reference this company with extra caution. Watch for text-message phishing and SIM-swap attempts on your phone number. Be wary of targeted scams that use your personal details to sound convincing.