Teracod
What Happened
In May 2015, almost 100k user records were extracted from the Hungarian torrent site known as Teracod. The data was later discovered being torrented itself and included email addresses, passwords, private messages between members and the peering history of IP addresses using the service.
Compromised Data
Recommended Actions
Change Your Password
If you haven't changed your password on this service since the breach, do so immediately.
Enable Two-Factor Authentication
If 2FA is supported, 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, spam and phishing emails.
Breach Overview
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Affected Accounts:
97.2 thousand
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Breach Occurred:
May 2016
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Added to HIBP:
22 Aug 2016
Recommended Actions
Change Your Password
If you haven't changed your Teracod password since 2016, 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.
