Fling
fling.com
About This Breach
Fling suffered a data breach in 2011. The breached data included usernames, email addresses, genders, and bcrypt password hashes. The data was later dumped on a popular hacking forum and subsequently made public.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | No |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | Yes Sensitive |
| Reference | https://www.globaldatinginsights.com/news/fling-com-breached-as-hacker-sells-40m-user-data-on-dark-web/ (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Fling data breach happen?
Fling was breached in Mar 2011. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Fling breach?
40,743,414 records were exposed, making it the #51 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Fling breach?
The exposed data includes: Usernames, Passwords, Geographic locations, IP addresses, Genders, Dates of birth, Sexual preferences.
What should I do if I was affected by the Fling 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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Review Device Security
Update your devices and browsers, and check for unauthorized logins.
Monitor Your Accounts
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Use a Password Manager
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