Data Breach
Wattpad Data Breach
271.0M records exposed • June 2020
Wattpad, where people share stories and many users are teens, got hacked. 271 million accounts were stolen. At least the passwords were encrypted with bcrypt.
What Happened
Wattpad, a storytelling platform, was breached with 271 million accounts exposed. Many users are teenagers, making this breach particularly concerning.
Attack method: SQL injection
What Data Was Exposed
Email addresses, Usernames, Bcrypt password hashes, Names, Dates of birth, IP addresses
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What to Do If You're Affected
- 1.
Change your Wattpad password
- 2.
Parents should monitor children's accounts
- 3.
Enable two-factor authentication
Lessons for Businesses
- • Platforms popular with minors need extra protection
- • SQL injection remains a common attack vector
- • Bcrypt provides good password protection
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