Lookbook
lookbook.nu
About This Breach
Lookbook.nu, a fashion and community website, experienced a data breach where login credentials of 1.1 million users were exposed. The breach occurred in 2012, and the data, including email addresses and clear-text passwords, has been sold multiple times on the dark web.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://www.hackread.com/hacker-selling-million-lookbook-accounts/ (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Lookbook data breach happen?
Lookbook was breached in Aug 2012. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Lookbook breach?
1,075,093 records were exposed, making it the #390 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Lookbook breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Passwords, Usernames, Names, IP addresses, Dates of birth.
What should I do if I was affected by the Lookbook 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.
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.
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.