LinuxForums
linuxforums.org
About This Breach
LinuxForums.org, a popular online community for discussion of Linux and open source software, experienced two data breaches. The 2016 breach reportedly exposed the email addresses and hashed passwords of over 276,000 LinuxForums.org users. The passwords were reportedly protected with the more secure SHA-256 hashing algorithm, but the breach still posed a risk to users.
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 LinuxForums data breach happen?
LinuxForums was breached in May 2018. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the LinuxForums breach?
275,846 records were exposed, making it the #575 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the LinuxForums breach?
The exposed data includes: Usernames, Email addresses, Passwords, IP addresses.
What should I do if I was affected by the LinuxForums 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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Review Device Security
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Monitor Your Accounts
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Use a Password Manager
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