Funimation Data Breach and Leak (July 2016)
funimation.com
About This Breach
In a data breach that took place in 2016, Funimation had a significant amount of user data exposed. The compromised data included Passwords, Email addresses, Dates of birth, and Usernames. Approximately 2.5 million records were affected in this breach.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://www.uk-anime.net/newsitem/Funimation_Entertainment_data_breach_leaks_2.5_million_account_details.html (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check if I was in the Funimation breach?
Type your email address into the search box on our data breach check page. If it appears in the Funimation breach, or any other, you'll see the breach name, date and what was exposed. It's free and nothing you type is stored.
When did the Funimation data breach happen?
Funimation was breached in Jul 2016. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Funimation breach?
2,491,411 records were exposed, making it the #290 largest of the 796 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Funimation breach?
The exposed data includes: Usernames, Email addresses, Dates of birth, Passwords.
What should I do if I was affected by the Funimation breach?
Change your password on Funimation 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 stored with weak protection and are likely cracked. Change it now on Funimation and anywhere you reused it. 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.