GeniusU
geniusu.com
About This Breach
GeniusU suffered a data breach in November 2020 exposing more than 1.4 million user records. Exposed data includes mail addresses, name, website activity, passwords, country.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://www.geniusu.com/articles/3880877 (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the GeniusU data breach happen?
GeniusU was breached in Oct 2020. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the GeniusU breach?
1,301,852 records were exposed, making it the #363 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the GeniusU breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Names, Passwords, IP addresses, Social media profiles, Genders.
What should I do if I was affected by the GeniusU 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.
Review Device Security
Update your devices and browsers, and check for unauthorized logins.
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.