Dropbox
dropbox.com
About This Breach
Dropbox, a cloud-based file hosting and sharing service, announced that it had suffered a data breach. An unauthorized third-party had gained access to certain data stored on its systems, potentially affecting the personal information of over 68 million users. The exposed data included email addresses and hashed passwords. As a preventive measure, Dropbox reset all passwords that had remained unchanged since mid-2012. In 2012, the data breach was reported by the company.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-37232635 (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Dropbox data breach happen?
Dropbox was breached in Jul 2012. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Dropbox breach?
68,760,320 records were exposed, making it the #37 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Dropbox breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Passwords.
What should I do if I was affected by the Dropbox 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.