Società Italiana degli Autori ed Editori
What Happened
In November 2018, the Società Italiana degli Autori ed Editori (Italian Society of Authors and Publishers, or SIAE) was hacked, defaced and almost 4GB of data leaked publicly via Twitter. The data included over 14k registered users' names, email addresses and passwords.
Compromised Data
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Breach Overview
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Affected Accounts:
14.6 thousand
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Breach Occurred:
November 2018
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Added to HIBP:
7 Nov 2018
Recommended Actions
Change Your Password
If you haven't changed your Società Italiana degli Autori ed Editori password since 2018, do so immediately.
Enable Two-Factor Authentication
Add an extra layer of security to your account.
Check Other Accounts
If you used the same password elsewhere, change those too.
Monitor for Suspicious Activity
Watch for unusual login attempts or messages from your account.
