Adobe
adobe.com
About This Breach
Adobe, the multinational software company, suffered a major data breach in October 2013 that initially seemed to impact nearly 3 million user accounts. However, the situation turned out to be far more severe than initially estimated, with the number of compromised accounts eventually ballooning to about 150 million. The breach occurred when attackers accessed user passwords and the source code for certain Adobe products, such as Cold Fusion. The compromised data, which included almost 150 million encrypted passwords, was subsequently found on a website frequented by cyber criminals. The Adobe data breach is considered one of the worst in history due to the massive number of records affected and the company's use of questionable encryption techniques.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://krebsonsecurity.com/2013/10/adobe-breach-impacted-at-least-38-million-users/ (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Adobe data breach happen?
Adobe was breached in Oct 2013. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Adobe breach?
152,403,035 records were exposed, making it the #18 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Adobe breach?
The exposed data includes: Usernames, Passwords, Email addresses.
What should I do if I was affected by the Adobe 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
Update your password immediately, using 12+ characters with numbers and symbols.
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.