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MalwareBytes.org data breach

111,747 records Breach date: November 2014

Exposed data

Email addressesUsernamesPasswordsIP addresses

In November 2014, MalwareBytes.org suffered a data breach. The dataset indexed by LeakCheck contains 111,747 records.

The leaked records include email addresses, usernames, passwords and IP addresses.

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MalwareBytes.org breach: questions and answers

When did the MalwareBytes.org data breach happen?

The MalwareBytes.org breach dates to November 2014.

How many records were leaked in the MalwareBytes.org breach?

LeakCheck has indexed 111,747 records from the MalwareBytes.org breach.

What data was exposed in the MalwareBytes.org breach?

The leaked records include email addresses, usernames, passwords and IP addresses.

Were passwords exposed in the MalwareBytes.org breach?

Yes. The indexed MalwareBytes.org records include passwords, in plain text or hashed. If you had an account, change that password and every other password you reused.

How do I check if my data was in the MalwareBytes.org breach?

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What should I do if my data was in the MalwareBytes.org breach?

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