BlackHatWorld

blackhatworld.com

776,691
Exposed Records
Jun 2014
Breach Date
12 years ago
Easy to Crack
Password Risk
Information Technology industry
Information Technology
Industry
Added to XposedOrNot on November 8, 2023 · #440 of 763 breaches by records exposed

About This Breach

BlackHatWorld, the forum BlackHatWorld experienced a data breach on 2014.

Data Exposed

Usernames
Email addresses
Passwords
Dates of birth
IP addresses

Breach Details

Breach Type Data Breach
Searchable Yes
Verified Yes
Sensitive Data No
Reference No reference available

Frequently Asked Questions

When did the BlackHatWorld data breach happen?

BlackHatWorld was breached in Jun 2014. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.

How many records were exposed in the BlackHatWorld breach?

776,691 records were exposed, making it the #440 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.

What data was exposed in the BlackHatWorld breach?

The exposed data includes: Usernames, Email addresses, Passwords, Dates of birth, IP addresses.

What should I do if I was affected by the BlackHatWorld 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.

What Should You Do?

Urgent

Change Your Passwords

Update your password immediately, using 12+ characters with numbers and symbols.

High Priority

Enable Two-Factor Authentication

Add 2FA on all supported accounts using an authenticator app like Google Authenticator or Authy.

Recommended

Review Device Security

Update your devices and browsers, and check for unauthorized logins.

Recommended

Monitor Your Accounts

Set up login alerts and review account activity regularly for suspicious access.

Best Practice

Use a Password Manager

Never reuse passwords: use a password manager to generate unique ones for each account.