
schenkYOU
What Happened
In September 2024, data from the online German gift store schenkYOU was put up for sale on a popular hacking forum. Obtained the month before, the data included 237k unique email addresses alongside names, dates of birth and salted SHA-256 password hashes. The standalone store was subsequently shut down with all traffic redirected to their Amazon store.
Compromised Data
Recommended Actions
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Breach Overview
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Affected Accounts:
237.3 thousand
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Breach Occurred:
August 2024
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Added to HIBP:
19 Dec 2024
Recommended Actions
Change Your Password
If you haven't changed your schenkYOU password since 2024, 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.