myRepoSpace data breach: 252K accounts exposed
Severity: high · Patch status: no-fix-needed · Since 2015-07-08
In July 2015, the Cydia repository known as myRepoSpace was hacked and user data leaked publicly. Cydia is designed to facilitate the installation of apps on jailbroken iOS devices. The repository service was allegedly hacked by @itsnotherpes and 0x8badfl00d in retaliation for the service refusing to remove pirated tweaks. Exposed data: email addresses, ip addresses, passwords, usernames. The breach dates from Jul 6, 2015; Have I Been Pwned loaded it on Jul 8, 2015.
What to do
- If you had a myRepoSpace account, change its password and the password of any other account that reused it.
- Turn on multi-factor authentication wherever it is offered.
- Check whether your addresses are in this breach at https://haveibeenpwned.com.
- Expect targeted phishing that quotes the leaked details; verify any unexpected contact out of band.
Sources
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