Cit0day
cit0day.in
About This Breach
Cit0day.in was a popular cybercriminal forum known for buying and selling stolen data, as well as providing tools and resources for conducting cyber attacks. In November 2020, the forum's entire database was leaked online, exposing the personal information of its users and the details of their illicit activities. The leaked database contained information from numerous breaches, including LinkedIn, MySpace, Adobe, and many others. The data included usernames, passwords, email addresses, and other sensitive information.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | No |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://www.zdnet.com/article/23600-hacked-databases-have-leaked-from-a-defunct-data-breach-index-site/ (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Cit0day data breach happen?
Cit0day was breached in Nov 2020. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Cit0day breach?
226,803,683 records were exposed, making it the #11 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Cit0day breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Passwords.
What should I do if I was affected by the Cit0day 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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