BreachForum
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About This Breach
The BreachForums Data Breach in November 2022 resulted in the exposure of 212,611 records, including usernames, IP and email addresses. The following year, the operator of the website was arrested, and the site was seized by law enforcement agencies, marking a significant turn in the ongoing efforts to combat cybercrime.
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 BreachForum data breach happen?
BreachForum was breached in Nov 2022. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on July 22, 2024.
How many records were exposed in the BreachForum breach?
212,611 records were exposed, making it the #606 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the BreachForum breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, IP addresses.
What should I do if I was affected by the BreachForum 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?
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.