What was exposed, when it happened, and which databases confirm it.
- accounts
- 16,431
- Breached
- December 16, 2016
- Last Update
- December 20, 2016
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What happened
In December 2016, the forum for the public blockchain-based distributed computing platform Ethereum suffered a data breach. The database contained over 16k unique email addresses along with IP addresses, private forum messages and (mostly) bcrypt hashed passwords. Ethereum elected to self-submit the data to HIBP, providing the service with a list of email addresses impacted by the incident.
Compromised Info
- Email addresses
- IP addresses
- Passwords
- Private messages
- Usernames
- Website activity
Attestation
Four independent databases catalog this breach and they do not always agree. Each lane below is one source’s own count.
Sources & Link Methods
- HIBP
FAQ
What was leaked in the Ethereum breach?
The Ethereum breach exposed: Email addresses, IP addresses, Passwords, Private messages, Usernames, and Website activity.
When did the Ethereum breach happen?
The Ethereum breach was disclosed on December 16, 2016 and affected 16,431 records.
Am I affected by the Ethereum breach?
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