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About This Breach
Imgur, an image-hosting site and meme social network, recently disclosed a security breach that occurred in 2014. Approximately 1.7 million user accounts were compromised, with email addresses and passwords being affected. However, no personally-identifying information (PII) such as real names, addresses, or phone numbers was compromised. The breach was brought to Imgur's attention on November 23, when a security researcher contacted them with the stolen data.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://blog.imgur.com/2017/11/24/notice-of-data-breach/ (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Imgur data breach happen?
Imgur was breached in Sep 2013. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Imgur breach?
1,749,107 records were exposed, making it the #314 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Imgur breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Passwords.
What should I do if I was affected by the Imgur 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.
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.