HeritageFoundation
heritage.org
About This Breach
The Heritage Foundation Data Breach in July 2024 led to the publication of nearly 2GB of data by hacktivists, affecting both The Heritage Foundation and its media arm, The Daily Signal. The leaked data included 72,000 unique email addresses, primarily associated with individuals who commented on articles. Alongside the email addresses, the leak also exposed names, IP addresses, and the comments made by these individuals.
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 HeritageFoundation data breach happen?
HeritageFoundation was breached in Jul 2024. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on July 12, 2024.
How many records were exposed in the HeritageFoundation breach?
72,520 records were exposed, making it the #700 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the HeritageFoundation breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Names, Usernames, Passwords, IP addresses.
What should I do if I was affected by the HeritageFoundation breach?
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