Chegg
chegg.com
About This Breach
Chegg, an educational products seller, experienced a significant data breach in 2018, which led to the exposure of personal data from approximately 40 million customer accounts. The compromised information included names, email addresses, passwords.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/security-data-protection/chegg-confirmed-data-breach-of-employee-records/ (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Chegg data breach happen?
Chegg was breached in Apr 2018. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Chegg breach?
39,736,948 records were exposed, making it the #52 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Chegg breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Usernames, Passwords.
What should I do if I was affected by the Chegg 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.
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.