AndroidForums
androidforums.com
About This Breach
Android Forums was hacked in October 2011, exposing 745,000 user accounts. Data leaked included email addresses, birth dates, and passwords stored as salted MD5 hashes.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | No reference available |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the AndroidForums data breach happen?
AndroidForums was breached in Oct 2011. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the AndroidForums breach?
745,467 records were exposed, making it the #449 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the AndroidForums breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Passwords, IP addresses, Dates of birth, Instant messenger identities.
What should I do if I was affected by the AndroidForums 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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Review Device Security
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Monitor Your Accounts
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Use a Password Manager
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