Youku
Critical Impact•
100,243,982 records affected
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Dehashed
Description
In late 2016, the Chinese video service Youku experienced a data breach resulting in the exposure of approximately 100 million user accounts. The compromised data included email addresses and MD5 hashed passwords. This incident highlights the risks associated with inadequate password hashing practices.
What to do if you're affected
- 1.Change your password immediately if you have an account with this service
- 2.Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) wherever possible
- 3.Check if your email appears in the breach using Have I Been Pwned
- 4.Monitor your accounts for suspicious activity
- 5.Consider using a password manager to generate unique passwords