AnimalJam
animaljam.com
About This Breach
WildWorks- makers of Animal Jam got breached and acknowledged that a database containing some Animal Jam user data was stolen in connection with an attack on the server of a vendor WildWorks uses for intra-company communication. This data was later circulated through a hacking forum and leaked to public. Exposed data contains Email addresses, usernames, Passwords, the birth year , the gender, the full birthday, parent accounts include a parent’s full name and billing address.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://www.animaljam.com/en/2020databreach (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the AnimalJam data breach happen?
AnimalJam was breached in Oct 2020. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the AnimalJam breach?
7,105,266 records were exposed, making it the #156 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the AnimalJam breach?
The exposed data includes: Usernames, Email addresses, Passwords, IP addresses, Physical addresses, Dates of birth.
What should I do if I was affected by the AnimalJam 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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