DailyMotion is a popular video sharing platform that is used by millions of users. Recently, DailyMotion confirmed thatย it was the victim of a credential stuffing attack.
So here’s everything you need to know about theย credential stuffing attack on DailyMotion.
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DailyMotion Confirms Credential Stuffing Attack
Credential Stuffing is a type of cyber attack that helps hackers to gainย illegal access over yourย accounts on different websites. Hackers relyย on the different combinations of usernames and passwords that are leaked from major security and data breaches.
DailyMotion has sent out emails to affected users informing them about the credential stuffing attack. The video sharing platform has also stated that theย security team discovered theย credential stuffing attack and took the necessary steps to completely block it.
Dailymotion quickly logged out affected users and started the passwordย reset procedure. The email sent out to affected users also included a link that helped users to regain access to their accounts. Furthermore, Dailymotion has also informedย CNIL (Commission nationale de l’informatique et des libertรฉs), about the attack in accordance with Europe’s GDPR laws.
Lastly, it’s worth noting that only a limited number of accounts were affected by the credential Stuffing Attack. Consequently, if you didn’t receive any email from DailyMotion your account is completely safe and secure.
How To Safeguard Your Online Accounts
Data breaches and credential stuffing attacks are nothing new. These attacks affect many users on different websites and social media platforms that securely store our personal data. In fact, around two weeks ago Reddit announced that hackers gained illegal access to some accounts by relying on a credential stuffing attack.
Using different passwords for different websites and social media platforms can definitely help you to safeguard your account againstย credential stuffing attacks. Furthermore, if the service allows you can 2FA and provide an extra layer of protection against data breaches.
