8tracks Data Breach (June 2017)
8tracks.com
About This Breach
8tracks, an internet radio and social networking website, experienced a data breach that came to light in July 2017. The breach allegedly resulted in the exposure of 18 million accounts. The data that was compromised in the breach included email addresses and bcrypt password hashes.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://blog.8tracks.com/2017/06/27/password-security-alert/ (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check if I was in the 8tracks breach?
Type your email address into the search box on our data breach check page. If it appears in the 8tracks breach, or any other, you'll see the breach name, date and what was exposed. It's free and nothing you type is stored.
When did the 8tracks data breach happen?
8tracks was breached in Jun 2017. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the 8tracks breach?
17,978,503 records were exposed, making it the #94 largest of the 796 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the 8tracks breach?
The exposed data includes: Usernames, Passwords, Email addresses.
What should I do if I was affected by the 8tracks breach?
Change your password on 8tracks and anywhere you reused it, and make the new one long and unique. Turn on two-factor authentication, and set up free breach alerts on XposedOrNot so you know the moment your email appears in a new breach.
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What Should You Do?
Change Your Passwords
Passwords were strongly hashed, but change it anyway if you reused it elsewhere. Make the new one long and unique.
Enable Two-Factor Authentication
Add 2FA on all supported accounts using an authenticator app like Google Authenticator or Authy.
Monitor Your Accounts
Set up login alerts and review account activity regularly for suspicious access.
Use a Password Manager
Never reuse passwords: use a password manager to generate unique ones for each account.