Mecho
mechodownload.com
About This Breach
Mecho Download, a downloads website, experienced a data breach in 2013 resulting in the exposure of approximately 438,000 records. The breached data included email and IP addresses, usernames, and passwords stored as salted MD5 hashes.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://www.goincognito.co/alert-437928-breached-accounts-at-downloads-website-mecho-download/ (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Mecho data breach happen?
Mecho was breached in Oct 2013. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Mecho breach?
437,945 records were exposed, making it the #544 largest of the 794 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Mecho breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Usernames, Passwords, IP addresses.
What should I do if I was affected by the Mecho breach?
Change your password on Mecho and anywhere you reused it, and make the new one long and unique. 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
Change it now on Mecho and anywhere you reused it. Make the new one long and unique.
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.