KM.RU
km.ru
About This Breach
KM.RU, a prominent Russian portal and email service, faced a cyber attack in February 2016. This incident was later discussed in detail on Reddit. The attack, purportedly in protest against Russia's foreign policy concerning Ukraine, affected KM.RU among other Russian websites. The breach impacted nearly 1.5 million accounts, revealing sensitive personal information.
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 KM.RU data breach happen?
KM.RU was breached in Feb 2016. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the KM.RU breach?
1,476,859 records were exposed, making it the #333 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the KM.RU breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Dates of birth, Usernames, Security questions and answers, Genders.
What should I do if I was affected by the KM.RU 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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