Never use the same password in different places. Unfortunately, Manhunt does not make clear in its data breach notification how it was storing passwords – were they (gulp!) in plain text or scrambled using a weak algorithm that could be reversed by an attacker?Īs ever, it’s wise to be cautious. In addition, a blackmailer might scour a database of Manhunt users and attempt to extort money out of those who would rather their membership of such a site was not made public, or shared with their employer or family. There is also the danger that an attacker might exploit the email addresses of Manhunt users to send out phishing attacks. Of course, that isn’t the only thing that might be giving you a sleepless night if you were unlucky enough to have had your particulars breached. The site said that it had found no evidence that users’ pictures, messages, or profile details had been accessed by the malicious hacker (which surely is a huge relief), and underlined that as it does not transmit or store any payment card information such details were not exposed. In response, Manhunt reset the passwords for affected accounts and called in third-party experts to investigate if hackers continued to have access to its systems.
