SkTorrent
sktorrent.eu
About This Breach
SkTorrent, a notable Slovak torrent tracking platform, encountered a data breach in February 2016. This breach resulted in the unauthorized release of over 117k records. The exposed data included usernames, email addresses, and passwords in plain text.
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 SkTorrent data breach happen?
SkTorrent was breached in Feb 2016. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the SkTorrent breach?
117,005 records were exposed, making it the #654 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the SkTorrent breach?
The exposed data includes: Usernames, Passwords, Email addresses.
What should I do if I was affected by the SkTorrent 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
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Monitor Your Accounts
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Use a Password Manager
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