GSMHosting
gsmhosting.com
About This Breach
GSM-Hosting's forum experienced a significant data breach in August 2016. This incident affected 2.6 million users, compromising their email and IP addresses, usernames, and salted MD5 password hashes. The leaked data was later offered for sale on the dark web alongside information from other hacked services.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | No reference available |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the GSMHosting data breach happen?
GSMHosting was breached in Aug 2016. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on March 27, 2024.
How many records were exposed in the GSMHosting breach?
2,613,043 records were exposed, making it the #274 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the GSMHosting breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Usernames, Passwords, IP addresses.
What should I do if I was affected by the GSMHosting 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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Review Device Security
Update your devices and browsers, and check for unauthorized logins.
Monitor Your Accounts
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Use a Password Manager
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