Dailymotion

In 2016, Dailymotion, a video-sharing platform, experienced a major data breach, exposing the personal information of over 85 million users.

The leak occurred due to a security flaw in Dailymotions system that allowed unauthorized access to its user database. The exposed information included email addresses, usernames, passwords, IP addresses, and dates of birth. The leak was made public by a hacker group known as The Dark Overlord.

The leak had significant consequences for Dailymotion and its users. The company faced criticism for its lack of data security measures, and many users were concerned about the potential misuse of their personal information. The leak also raised awareness about the importance of online privacy and the need for companies to protect their users data.