myRepoSpace
myrepospace.com
About This Breach
myRepoSpace, a website that helped users install third-party software onto their iOS devices, suffered a major data breach in 2015. The attackers stole usernames, passwords, email addresses, and other pertinent data from the site's database. The breach was an act of retaliation when myRepoSpace failed to meet the attackers' demands to remove pirated tweaks and software from the site.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://www.acumin.co.uk/news/high-profile-hackings-of-2015-myrepospace/899/ (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the myRepoSpace data breach happen?
myRepoSpace was breached in Jul 2015. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the myRepoSpace breach?
252,878 records were exposed, making it the #614 largest of the 794 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the myRepoSpace breach?
The exposed data includes: Usernames, Email addresses, Passwords, IP addresses, Genders.
What should I do if I was affected by the myRepoSpace breach?
Change your password on myRepoSpace 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
Passwords were stored with weak protection and are likely cracked. Change it now on myRepoSpace 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.