Fanlore
fanlore.org
About This Breach
Fanlore, a fan culture wiki operated by the Organization for Transformative Works, was compromised in August 2026, exposing 145k unique email addresses along with usernames and passwords stored as MD5 or PBKDF2 hashes.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | No reference available |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Fanlore data breach happen?
Fanlore was breached in Aug 2026. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on September 25, 2026.
How many records were exposed in the Fanlore breach?
145,195 records were exposed, making it the #667 largest of the 794 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Fanlore breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Names, Passwords, Usernames.
What should I do if I was affected by the Fanlore breach?
Change your password on Fanlore 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
Passwords were strongly hashed, but change it anyway if you reused it elsewhere. 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.