Breachforums.V5
breachforums.bf
About This Breach
BreachForums Version 5, a hacking forum, was publicly exposed in March 2026, leaking 340k unique email addresses along with usernames and Argon2 password hashes.
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 Breachforums.V5 data breach happen?
Breachforums.V5 was breached in Mar 2026. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on March 28, 2026.
How many records were exposed in the Breachforums.V5 breach?
340,218 records were exposed, making it the #558 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Breachforums.V5 breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Usernames, Passwords.
What should I do if I was affected by the Breachforums.V5 breach?
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