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AO3 hacked; site down 2-4 weeks, user data at risk

Security researchers note potential for large-scale harm from credential leak

2 Oct 30 6:40 PM · 12d ago · 3 comments · 1 source · development 2 of 3

Commenters highlighted the risk that a leaked database of usernames, emails, and reading histories could enable harassment or exposure of users' private fan interests, comparable to past breaches.

“Can you imagine the damage that could happen just by leaking everyone's username, email address, and all the stories they've written/kudos'd/bookmarked? Like a miniature version of the Ashley Madison hack.”

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Archive of Our Own (AO3) Nonprofit fanfiction platformOrganization for Transformative Works OTW, parent organization of AO3

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