HoundDawgs Data Breach and Leak (December 2017)
hounddawgs.org
About This Breach
HoundDawgs, a private torrent tracker site, was hit by a data breach in 2017. The breach resulted in the exposure of a range of user information, including passwords, IP addresses, email addresses, as well as the activity of users on the website. This means that not only the users' personal information was compromised, but also their interactions and usage patterns on the site were potentially exposed to unauthorized parties.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://www.databreaches.net/hounddawg-torrent-tracker-hacked-all-users-and-source-leaked/ (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check if I was in the HoundDawgs breach?
Type your email address into the search box on our data breach check page. If it appears in the HoundDawgs 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 HoundDawgs data breach happen?
HoundDawgs was breached in Dec 2017. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the HoundDawgs breach?
43,007 records were exposed, making it the #755 largest of the 796 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the HoundDawgs breach?
The exposed data includes: Usernames, Email addresses, Passwords, IP addresses.
What should I do if I was affected by the HoundDawgs breach?
Change your password on HoundDawgs 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
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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.