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Webhostingtalk.com data breach

535,580 records Breach date: September 2016

Exposed data

Email addressesUsernamesPasswordsIP addresses

In September 2016, Webhostingtalk.com suffered a data breach. The dataset indexed by LeakCheck contains 535,580 records.

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

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Webhostingtalk.com breach: questions and answers

When did the Webhostingtalk.com data breach happen?

The Webhostingtalk.com breach dates to September 2016.

How many records were leaked in the Webhostingtalk.com breach?

LeakCheck has indexed 535,580 records from the Webhostingtalk.com breach.

What data was exposed in the Webhostingtalk.com breach?

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

Were passwords exposed in the Webhostingtalk.com breach?

Yes. The indexed Webhostingtalk.com 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 Webhostingtalk.com breach?

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What should I do if my data was in the Webhostingtalk.com breach?

Change the password you used on Webhostingtalk.com 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.