Bookcrossing
bookcrossing.com
About This Breach
BookCrossing, a prominent social networking site for book enthusiasts, confirmed a data breach in August 2022. The breach was associated with a database backup from November 2012, showcasing the potential longevity and delayed discovery of some breaches. This intrusion exposed data related to nearly 1.6 million accounts. Specific details that were compromised included names, usernames, email and IP addresses, dates of birth, and, most concerningly, passwords that were stored in plain text.
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 Bookcrossing data breach happen?
Bookcrossing was breached in Aug 2022. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Bookcrossing breach?
1,577,022 records were exposed, making it the #322 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Bookcrossing breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Usernames, Passwords, Names, IP addresses, Dates of birth, Geographic locations.
What should I do if I was affected by the Bookcrossing 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
Update your devices and browsers, and check for unauthorized logins.
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.