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Engineering News

15 Oct 2025 N/A 15-Oct-2025 Database,Combolist
20,708 Records Affected
Database,Combolist Source Structure
Unknown Source Breach Location
High-risk data exposed (passwords and/or SSN). Immediate credential reset and monitoring are recommended.
 
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Breach Details

Domain N/A
Leaked Data Types Email Address,Plaintext Password
Password Types Plaintext

Description

In August 2018, Engineering News, a South African news platform, experienced a data breach involving more than 27,000 records. The exposed information included nearly 21,000 unique email addresses and plaintext passwords. The compromised data was later shared on a popular hacking forum.

Leaked Data Types

Email · Address · Plaintext · Password

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Impact Score

Impact Score: 0.83

Based on data sensitivity, breach size, and recency

Estimated Financial Impact

$149.8K

This is an estimate based on potential fraud, phishing, and data misuse. Not all users will be affected.

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Risk Score: 8.7/10 - Critical

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Passwords Critical
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Breach Timeline Analysis

March 2024 Multiple credentials exposed in recent data breach
January 2024 Password found in dark web marketplace
December 2023 Personal information leaked in major security incident

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