AhaShare
ahashare.com
About This Breach
AhaShare.com, a torrent site, experienced a data breach in May 2013 that resulted in the public exposure of over 180,000 user accounts. The breach included various personal information of registered users, and notably, despite assurances of not distributing personally identifiable information, the site inadvertently leaked the IP addresses linked to the registered accounts.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://www.aha.org/testimony/2010-09-27-ahas-statement-data-security-and-breach-notification-act-consumer-protection (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the AhaShare data breach happen?
AhaShare was breached in May 2013. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the AhaShare breach?
180,496 records were exposed, making it the #648 largest of the 794 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the AhaShare breach?
The exposed data includes: Usernames, Passwords, Email addresses, Geographic locations, IP addresses, Website activity.
What should I do if I was affected by the AhaShare breach?
Change your password on AhaShare 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 AhaShare 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.
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.
Use a Password Manager
Never reuse passwords: use a password manager to generate unique ones for each account.