Kickstarter
kickstarter.com
About This Breach
Kickstarter, a popular crowdfunding platform, suffered a data breach in 2014 where personal information of over 5.2 million users was exposed, including email addresses, mailing addresses, phone numbers, and encrypted passwords. The company took measures to notify users, reset all users' passwords as a precautionary measure and secure the platform to prevent further breaches.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://www.rd.com/article/kickstarter-bitly-data-breach/ (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Kickstarter data breach happen?
Kickstarter was breached in Feb 2014. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Kickstarter breach?
5,177,453 records were exposed, making it the #195 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Kickstarter breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Passwords.
What should I do if I was affected by the Kickstarter 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.