DateHotBrunettes

datehotbrunettes.com

1,499,453
Exposed Records
Jan 2021
Breach Date
5 years ago
Easy to Crack
Password Risk
Entertainment industry
Entertainment
Industry
Added to XposedOrNot on October 20, 2024 · #329 of 763 breaches by records exposed

About This Breach

The Date Hot Brunettes Data Breach in January 2021 resulted in the exposure of sensitive user data from the now-defunct dating website. The breach compromised 1.5 million unique email addresses along with associated IP addresses, usernames, user-entered bios, and passwords stored as MD5 hashes.

Data Exposed

Email addresses
Usernames
Passwords
IP addresses

Breach Details

Breach Type Data Breach
Searchable No
Verified Yes
Sensitive Data Yes Sensitive
Reference No reference available

Frequently Asked Questions

When did the DateHotBrunettes data breach happen?

DateHotBrunettes was breached in Jan 2021. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on October 20, 2024.

How many records were exposed in the DateHotBrunettes breach?

1,499,453 records were exposed, making it the #329 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.

What data was exposed in the DateHotBrunettes breach?

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

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

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