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

AO3 confirms no data deleted but user database theft cannot be ruled out

1 Oct 30 6:28 PM · 12d ago · 1 article · 2 posts · 3 comments · 3 sources · development 1 of 3

AO3 stated that all works, bookmarks, and kudos remain safe, but acknowledged it cannot confirm whether the user database—containing usernames, email addresses, IP addresses, and hashed passwords—was stolen.

“First, no AO3 data has been deleted. All your works, bookmarks, kudos, etc., are safe.”

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  1. 1 outlet Archive of our own (AO3) hacked

    first by HN Frontpage, 12d ago

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