Doxbin Data Breach and Leak (January 2022)
doxbin.org
About This Breach
Doxbin, a doxing website, was compromised in 2013, exposing user data before the site was taken offline following the breach and subsequent law enforcement action.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | No |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | Yes Sensitive |
| Reference | https://www.bankinfosecurity.com/doxbin-leak-includes-criminals-data-could-boost-hacking-a-18326 (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check if I was in the Doxbin breach?
Doxbin is marked sensitive, so it is left out of public email search results. Sign up for free breach alerts and verify your email address; you will be told if it appears in this breach or any future one.
When did the Doxbin data breach happen?
Doxbin was breached in Jan 2022. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Doxbin breach?
380,343 records were exposed, making it the #566 largest of the 796 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Doxbin breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Usernames, Passwords.
What should I do if I was affected by the Doxbin breach?
Change your password on Doxbin and anywhere you reused it, and make the new one long and unique. 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
Your password was exposed as plain text. Change it now on Doxbin and anywhere you reused it. Make the new one long and unique.
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.