What was exposed, when it happened, and which databases confirm it.
- accounts
- 50,643
- Breached
- July 8, 2015
- Last Update
- July 9, 2015
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What happened
In July 2015, the Swedish video store chain Hemmakväll was hacked and nearly 50k records dumped publicly. The disclosed data included various attributes of their customers including email and physical addresses, names and phone numbers. Passwords were also leaked, stored with a weak MD5 hashing algorithm.
Compromised Info
- Email addresses
- Names
- Passwords
- Phone numbers
- Physical addresses
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 Hemmakvall breach?
The Hemmakvall breach exposed: Email addresses, Names, Passwords, Phone numbers, and Physical addresses.
When did the Hemmakvall breach happen?
The Hemmakvall breach was disclosed on July 8, 2015 and affected 50,643 records.
Am I affected by the Hemmakvall breach?
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