GoldSilver
goldsilver.com
About This Breach
GoldSilver, a bullion education and dealer services website, suffered a data breach in 2018. The breach exposed 250k unique email addresses from customers and mailing list subscribers. The data obtained and stored as MD5 hashes included customers' names, addresses, phone numbers, purchases, passwords, and answers to security questions. In a small number of cases, passport numbers, social security numbers, and partial credit card data were also exposed.
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 GoldSilver data breach happen?
GoldSilver was breached in Oct 2018. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the GoldSilver breach?
242,576 records were exposed, making it the #593 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the GoldSilver breach?
The exposed data includes: Names, Email addresses, Security questions and answers, Physical addresses, IP addresses.
What should I do if I was affected by the GoldSilver 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.
What Should You Do?
Enable Two-Factor Authentication
Add 2FA on all supported accounts using an authenticator app like Google Authenticator or Authy.
Beware of Scam Mail
Be skeptical of unexpected correspondence requesting personal details.
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.