Dubsmash

dubsmash.com

161,835,382
Exposed Records
Dec 2018
Breach Date
7 years ago
Plain Text
Password Risk
Entertainment industry
Entertainment
Industry
Added to XposedOrNot on November 8, 2023 · #16 of 763 breaches by records exposed

About This Breach

Dubsmash is a video-sharing app that suffered a data breach in December 2018. The breach exposed the personal information of over 162 million users, including email addresses, usernames, and hashed passwords. The breach was first discovered in February 2019 when a database containing the stolen information was found for sale on a dark web marketplace.

Data Exposed

Email addresses
Usernames
Passwords

Breach Details

Breach Type Data Breach
Searchable Yes
Verified Yes
Sensitive Data No
Reference https://yourstory.com/2022/02/reddit-acquired-dubsmash-officially-shut-video-app/amp (opens in new tab)

Frequently Asked Questions

When did the Dubsmash data breach happen?

Dubsmash was breached in Dec 2018. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.

How many records were exposed in the Dubsmash breach?

161,835,382 records were exposed, making it the #16 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.

What data was exposed in the Dubsmash breach?

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

What should I do if I was affected by the Dubsmash 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

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.