FreedomHosting
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About This Breach
Freedom Hosting II, a significant provider for the dark web, was breached, causing about 10,000 Tor-based webpages to go offline. The hacker responsible claimed that 50% of the hosted sites contained child pornography. A 2.3GB database, including 380,000+ email addresses, was compromised and subsequently made publicly available. The incident impacted both illicit activities and legal users seeking anonymous browsing capabilities.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | No |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | Yes Sensitive |
| Reference | https://www.wired.co.uk/article/freedom-hosting-ii-hack-dark-web-offline (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the FreedomHosting data breach happen?
FreedomHosting was breached in Jan 2017. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the FreedomHosting breach?
380,823 records were exposed, making it the #541 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the FreedomHosting breach?
The exposed data includes: Usernames, Email addresses, Passwords.
What should I do if I was affected by the FreedomHosting 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
Update your password immediately, using 12+ characters with numbers and symbols.
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.