Bookmate
bookmate.com
About This Breach
Bookmate is a subscription-based e-book and audiobook service that suffered a data breach in early 2018. The breach exposed the personal information of over 5 million users, including email addresses, usernames, and hashed passwords.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://the-digital-reader.com/2019/02/13/bookmate-hacked-8-million-account-records-stolen/ (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Bookmate data breach happen?
Bookmate was breached in Jul 2018. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Bookmate breach?
3,830,574 records were exposed, making it the #229 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Bookmate breach?
The exposed data includes: Usernames, Passwords, IP addresses, Email addresses, Dates of birth, Geographic locations.
What should I do if I was affected by the Bookmate 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.
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.