HauteLook
hautelook.com
About This Breach
HauteLook, an online shopping website, suffered a data breach in 2018 exposing more than 28 million users. The compromised data included passwords, email addresses, dates of birth, genders, geographic locations, and names of the users.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://www.socaltech.com/hautelook_hacked_millions_of_account_details_leaked_by_hackers/s-0077355.html (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the HauteLook data breach happen?
HauteLook was breached in Aug 2018. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the HauteLook breach?
28,509,466 records were exposed, making it the #58 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the HauteLook breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Passwords, Names, Geographic locations, Dates of birth, Genders.
What should I do if I was affected by the HauteLook 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?
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.