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TheTVDB.com

SourceHave I Been Pwned
StatusConfirmed breach
AddedJanuary 29, 2018
OccurredNovember 21, 2017
Accounts affected181,871
Domainthetvdb.com
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What was exposed
Email addressesPasswordsUsernames
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Details
In November 2017, the open television database known as TheTVDB.com suffered a data breach . The breached data was posted to a hacking forum and included 182k records with usernames, email addresses and MySQL password hashes.
Frequently asked questions

What is the TheTVDB.com data breach?

In November 2017, the open television database known as TheTVDB.com suffered a data breach . The breached data was posted to a hacking forum and included 182k records with usernames, email addresses and MySQL password hashes.

When did the data breach happen?

This data breach occurred around November 2017.

How many accounts were affected?

Around 181,871 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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