Trikotaz Leak: 44,380 Passwords Exposed. Yours Might Be One.

HEROIC's security researchers discovered the Trikotaz data breach on January 3, 2025. The breach exposed 44,380 records from Trikotaz, a Russian eCommerce platform operating under the ARTESSA brand. Leaked data included email addresses, first names, last names, and MD5(Salt) password hashes. The data was published to a Telegram channel, making it accessible to cybercriminals worldwide.

Why the Trikotaz Breach Is Dangerous

What Was Exposed in the Trikotaz Data Breach

• Email addresses
• First and last names
• MD5(Salt) password hashes

Why This Trikotaz Data Puts You at Risk

Even though the passwords in this breach are hashed with MD5 and a salt, they are not fully safe. MD5 is a weak hashing algorithm, and with sufficient computing power, attackers can crack salted MD5 hashes — especially for users with short or common passwords. Combined with full names and email addresses, this data enables targeted phishing, credential stuffing, and identity theft attacks.

How Database Breaches Work

Database breaches occur when attackers exploit vulnerabilities in a website's backend — through SQL injection, misconfigured servers, or compromised administrator credentials. Once inside, they extract entire user databases. Unlike stealer logs, which capture credentials in real time, database breaches expose historical records that may affect users who registered years ago. Attackers then sell or publish this data on dark web forums and Telegram channels.

Check If Your Data Was Exposed

HEROIC operates one of the world's largest breach databases, covering more than 400 billion leaked records. Use the free HEROIC breach scanner to instantly find out if your email address was exposed in the Trikotaz breach or any other known data leak — no account required.