DaFont
dafont.com
About This Breach
DaFont.com, a leading font sharing platform, suffered a data breach in the earlier part of 2017 that compromised its entire user database, impacting 699,464 user accounts. Exposed details included usernames, email addresses, and hashed passwords, which were encoded using the now-vulnerable MD5 algorithm, enabling the anonymous hacker to decrypt over 98% of them.
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 DaFont data breach happen?
DaFont was breached in May 2017. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on February 7, 2024.
How many records were exposed in the DaFont breach?
672,466 records were exposed, making it the #458 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the DaFont breach?
The exposed data includes: Usernames, Email addresses, Passwords.
What should I do if I was affected by the DaFont 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.