WayDate

04 Oct 2024 N/A 04-Oct-2024 Database

118,696 Records Affected

Database Source Structure

Darkweb Breach Location

Personal or account information exposed (non‑credential). Monitor for targeted phishing and account probing.

Breach Details

Domain N/A

Leaked Data Types Email Address, Username, IP Address, Gender, Last Name, First Name, Birthday

Password Types No Passwords

Description

In June 2016, the free dating website WayDate suffered a data breach that exposed sensitive data of 120,000 users. The compromised information included genders, IP addresses, usernames, email addresses, full names, locations, dates of birth, and passwords stored in plaintext. This breach highlights the importance of implementing robust cybersecurity measures, especially in platforms handling personal and sensitive data. Storing passwords in plaintext leaves users vulnerable to account compromise and identity theft. Organizations must prioritize strong encryption, secure storage practices, and regular security audits to safeguard user information from unauthorized access.

Leaked Data Types

Email · Address · Username · Ip · Gender · Last · Name · First · Birthday

Breach Rank

#134

Ranked by number of affected users

Impact Score

Impact Score: 4.75

Based on data sensitivity, breach size, and recency

Estimated Financial Impact

$858.9K

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

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