DailyQuiz

dailyquiz.me

8,031,582
Exposed Records
Jan 2021
Breach Date
5 years ago
Plain Text
Password Risk
Entertainment industry
Entertainment
Industry
Added to XposedOrNot on November 8, 2023 · #143 of 763 breaches by records exposed

About This Breach

Daily Quiz, a popular quiz app, reportedly experienced a data breach in 2021. The breach exposed the personal information of approximately 8 million users, including usernames, email addresses, and hashed passwords. The passwords were reportedly hashed using the bcrypt algorithm, which is considered to be a strong encryption method.

Data Exposed

Usernames
Email addresses
IP addresses
Passwords

Breach Details

Breach Type Data Breach
Searchable Yes
Verified Yes
Sensitive Data No
Reference https://therecord.media/8-3-million-plaintext-passwords-exposed-in-dailyquiz-data-breach/ (opens in new tab)

Frequently Asked Questions

When did the DailyQuiz data breach happen?

DailyQuiz was breached in Jan 2021. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.

How many records were exposed in the DailyQuiz breach?

8,031,582 records were exposed, making it the #143 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.

What data was exposed in the DailyQuiz breach?

The exposed data includes: Usernames, Email addresses, IP addresses, Passwords.

What should I do if I was affected by the DailyQuiz 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.

What Should You Do?

Urgent

Change Your Passwords

Update your password immediately, using 12+ characters with numbers and symbols.

High Priority

Enable Two-Factor Authentication

Add 2FA on all supported accounts using an authenticator app like Google Authenticator or Authy.

Recommended

Review Device Security

Update your devices and browsers, and check for unauthorized logins.

Recommended

Monitor Your Accounts

Set up login alerts and review account activity regularly for suspicious access.

Best Practice

Use a Password Manager

Never reuse passwords: use a password manager to generate unique ones for each account.