Bookchor

bookchor.com

505,409
Exposed Records
Jan 2021
Breach Date
5 years ago
Hard to Crack
Password Risk
Retail industry
Retail
Industry
Added to XposedOrNot on November 8, 2023 · #500 of 763 breaches by records exposed

About This Breach

The online book marketplace Bookchor suffered a data breach, affecting around 500,000 accounts. The exposed data included email and IP addresses, names, genders, dates of birth, phone numbers, and unsalted MD5 password hashes.

Data Exposed

Names
Email addresses
Passwords
IP addresses
Phone numbers
Physical addresses

Breach Details

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When did the Bookchor data breach happen?

Bookchor was breached in Jan 2021. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.

How many records were exposed in the Bookchor breach?

505,409 records were exposed, making it the #500 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.

What data was exposed in the Bookchor breach?

The exposed data includes: Names, Email addresses, Passwords, IP addresses, Phone numbers, Physical addresses, .

What should I do if I was affected by the Bookchor 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

Watch for Phishing Calls & SMS

Be cautious of unexpected calls or texts asking for personal information.

Recommended

Beware of Scam Mail

Be skeptical of unexpected correspondence requesting personal details.

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.