Forbes
forbes.com
About This Breach
Forbes suffered a data breach in 2014. The exposed data includes passwords, email addresses, and user website URLs along with usernames.
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 Forbes data breach happen?
Forbes was breached in Feb 2014. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Forbes breach?
1,057,818 records were exposed, making it the #392 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Forbes breach?
The exposed data includes: Usernames, Passwords, Email addresses, Names, Social media profiles.
What should I do if I was affected by the Forbes 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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Monitor Your Accounts
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Use a Password Manager
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