Acne
acne.org
About This Breach
The popular acne advice website, Acne.org, fell victim to a data breach, compromising over 430k forum members' accounts. Actively circulated within underground forums, the exposed data encompassed email addresses, birth dates, and passwords. There were reports of IP addresses and usernames also being compromised. Exposed data: Dates of birth, Email addresses, IP addresses, Passwords, Usernames.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://www.acne.org/forums/21-announcements-and-feedback/357380-data-breach (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Acne data breach happen?
Acne was breached in Nov 2014. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Acne breach?
433,009 records were exposed, making it the #548 largest of the 794 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Acne breach?
The exposed data includes: Usernames, Email addresses, Passwords, Dates of birth.
What should I do if I was affected by the Acne breach?
Change your password on Acne 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 stored with weak protection and are likely cracked. Change it now on Acne and anywhere you reused it. 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.