Silkroad data breach

3,948,505 records Breach date: November 2011

Exposed data

Email addressesUsernames

In November 2011, Silkroad suffered a data breach. The dataset indexed by LeakCheck contains 3,948,505 records.

The leaked records include email addresses and usernames.

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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Silkroad breach: questions and answers

When did the Silkroad data breach happen?

The Silkroad breach dates to November 2011.

How many records were leaked in the Silkroad breach?

LeakCheck has indexed 3,948,505 records from the Silkroad breach.

What data was exposed in the Silkroad breach?

The leaked records include email addresses and usernames.

Were passwords exposed in the Silkroad breach?

No. The records indexed from Silkroad 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 Silkroad breach?

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What should I do if my data was in the Silkroad breach?

Change the password you used on Silkroad 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.