Bolt
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About This Breach
The file-sharing site Bolt suffered a data breach around March, which led to the exposure of approximately 955,000 user accounts. The breached data included salted MD5 hashed passwords. Despite the use of salting, which is a method used to enhance the security of hashed passwords, the breach was successful.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://blog.bolt.eu/en-ng/the-bolt-got-hacked-story-what-really-happened/ (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Bolt data breach happen?
Bolt was breached in Mar 2017. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Bolt breach?
995,431 records were exposed, making it the #401 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Bolt breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, IP addresses, Passwords, Usernames.
What should I do if I was affected by the Bolt breach?
Change your password on the affected service (and anywhere you reused it), turn on two-factor authentication, and set up free breach alerts on XposedOrNot so you know the moment your email appears in a new breach.
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What Should You Do?
Change Your Passwords
Update your password immediately, using 12+ characters with numbers and symbols.
Enable Two-Factor Authentication
Add 2FA on all supported accounts using an authenticator app like Google Authenticator or Authy.
Review Device Security
Update your devices and browsers, and check for unauthorized logins.
Monitor Your Accounts
Set up login alerts and review account activity regularly for suspicious access.
Use a Password Manager
Never reuse passwords: use a password manager to generate unique ones for each account.