AdultFriendFinder
adultfriendfinder.com
About This Breach
AdultFriendFinder is a popular dating and social networking website that caters to adults seeking casual relationships and sexual encounters. In 2016, the site suffered a massive data breach that resulted in the exposure of around 170 million user accounts. The stolen data included usernames, email addresses, passwords, and other sensitive information such as sexual preferences and orientation.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | No |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | Yes Sensitive |
| Reference | http://www.bbc.com/news/business-32839196 (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the AdultFriendFinder data breach happen?
AdultFriendFinder was breached in Oct 2016. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the AdultFriendFinder breach?
169,745,941 records were exposed, making it the #15 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the AdultFriendFinder breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Usernames, Names, Sexual preferences, Genders, Geographic locations, IP addresses, Dates of birth.
What should I do if I was affected by the AdultFriendFinder 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.
What Should You Do?
Enable Two-Factor Authentication
Add 2FA on all supported accounts using an authenticator app like Google Authenticator or Authy.
Review Device Security
Update your devices and browsers, and check for unauthorized logins.
Monitor Your Accounts
Set up login alerts and review account activity regularly for suspicious access.