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HeadHunter.ru data breach

492,283 records Breach date: January 2018 no passwords

Exposed data

Email addressesNamesPhone numbersGeographic locations

In January 2018, HeadHunter.ru suffered a data breach. The dataset indexed by LeakCheck contains 492,283 records.

The leaked records include email addresses, names, phone numbers and geographic locations.

The indexed records do not include passwords, but the details they hold can still be used for phishing. Run a free check below to see whether you are affected.

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HeadHunter.ru breach: questions and answers

When did the HeadHunter.ru data breach happen?

The HeadHunter.ru breach dates to January 2018.

How many records were leaked in the HeadHunter.ru breach?

LeakCheck has indexed 492,283 records from the HeadHunter.ru breach.

What data was exposed in the HeadHunter.ru breach?

The leaked records include email addresses, names, phone numbers and geographic locations.

Were passwords exposed in the HeadHunter.ru breach?

No. The records indexed from HeadHunter.ru do not include passwords — but the other details they hold can still be used for phishing.

How do I check if my data was in the HeadHunter.ru breach?

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What should I do if my data was in the HeadHunter.ru breach?

Change the password you used on HeadHunter.ru and everywhere you reused it, turn on two-factor authentication, and watch for phishing that quotes details from the leak. To hear about the next breach first, set up breach monitoring.