Flashback
flashback.se
About This Breach
Flashback.org, Sweden's largest and anonymous forum, experienced a hacking incident in February 2015. Around 40,000 member records were stolen, containing sensitive information such as email addresses, government-issued IDs, home addresses, and social security numbers. The stolen data was subsequently sold to a popular Swedish tabloid newspaper, Aftonbladet, which published the list.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://www.cyberinsurance.com/breaches/flashback/ (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Flashback data breach happen?
Flashback was breached in Feb 2015. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Flashback breach?
41,055 records were exposed, making it the #724 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Flashback breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Physical addresses, Government IDs, Passwords.
What should I do if I was affected by the Flashback 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
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Enable Two-Factor Authentication
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Place a Fraud Alert
Contact credit bureaus to place a fraud alert or credit freeze to prevent identity theft.
Beware of Scam Mail
Be skeptical of unexpected correspondence requesting personal details.
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.