8tracks
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
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 #89 largest of the 763 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 the affected service (and anywhere you reused it), 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
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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.