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Linuxforums.org breach: questions and answers
When did the Linuxforums.org data breach happen?
The Linuxforums.org breach dates to May 2018.
How many records were leaked in the Linuxforums.org breach?
LeakCheck has indexed 244,541 records from the Linuxforums.org breach.
What data was exposed in the Linuxforums.org breach?
The leaked records include email addresses, usernames and IP addresses.
Were passwords exposed in the Linuxforums.org breach?
No. The records indexed from Linuxforums.org 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 Linuxforums.org breach?
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What should I do if my data was in the Linuxforums.org breach?
Change the password you used on Linuxforums.org 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.