Data Breach
Dubsmash Data Breach
162.0M records exposed • December 2018
Hackers broke into Dubsmash and stole 162 million accounts. They sold this data along with other hacked sites in a package deal on the dark web.
What Happened
Dubsmash, a video messaging app, was breached with 162 million user records stolen. The data was sold as part of a collection of breaches totaling 620 million accounts.
Attack method: Unknown
What Data Was Exposed
Email addresses, Usernames, SHA256 password hashes, Names, Phone numbers
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What to Do If You're Affected
- 1.
Change your Dubsmash password
- 2.
Change passwords on any site using the same credentials
Lessons for Businesses
- • Breaches are often sold in bundles
- • SHA256 without salt is vulnerable to rainbow tables
- • Mobile apps need the same security as web apps
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