Programming Forums

In 2015, Programming Forums (programmingforums.org) suffered a data breach, exposing the personal information of 707,432 users. The leaked data included sensitive information such as email addresses, IP addresses, passwords, and usernames.

It was believed that a vulnerability in the forum software allowed unauthorized access to the user database. The breached data was then posted on a public hacking forum, exposing users to potential identity theft and other cyberattacks. The incident highlighted the importance of strong security measures and data protection practices on online platforms.