BitcoinTalk
bitcointalk.org
About This Breach
Bitcoin Talk, an online forum for discussing Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, experienced a data breach in May 2015. The company reported that an unauthorized party gained access to their database, which contained information on approximately 450,000 user accounts. The categories of data that were breached included email addresses, usernames, and hashed passwords.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://www.ccn.com/bitcoin-exchange-btc-e-bitcointalk-forum-breaches-details-revealed/ (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the BitcoinTalk data breach happen?
BitcoinTalk was breached in May 2015. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the BitcoinTalk breach?
501,589 records were exposed, making it the #504 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the BitcoinTalk breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Passwords, Usernames, IP addresses, Genders.
What should I do if I was affected by the BitcoinTalk 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
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Enable Two-Factor Authentication
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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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