BabyNames
babynames.com
About This Breach
Babynames.com, a website that provides information and resources related to baby names, experienced a data breach in 2008.The breach reportedly exposed the personal information of around 800,000 users of the site, including email addresses, passwords, and other details. The passwords were reportedly stored in plain text, which means that they were easily accessible to anyone who gained access to the database.
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 BabyNames data breach happen?
BabyNames was breached in Oct 2008. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the BabyNames breach?
842,564 records were exposed, making it the #423 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the BabyNames breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Passwords.
What should I do if I was affected by the BabyNames 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.