DailyQuiz
dailyquiz.me
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
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.
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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.
Review Device Security
Update your devices and browsers, and check for unauthorized logins.
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.