According to the website, the leak exposed email addresses, aliases and passwords encrypted with Bcrypt. This data has already been uploaded to the HIBP platform; Here users can check if their data has been compromised. HIBP operator Troy Hunt confirmed the authenticity of the data and noted that 54 percent of the accounts were revealed in previous leaks.
In addition to the leak, the site also suffered a DDoS attack that temporarily disabled it. Keighley reassured users that the compromised JavaScript library has been disabled and the team is working to improve security measures. The attacker, known as SN_Blackmeta, has signaled new attacks in the near future.
Source: Ferra
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