Mashable
mashable.com
About This Breach
Mashable got hacked and exposed almost 1.4 million user records. Exposed data includes first and last names, general location (such as city or country), email addresses, gender, date of registration, IP addresses, links to social media profiles, expired OAuth tokens, and month and day of user birthdays (but not year).
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://mashable.com/article/mashable-data-security-issue/ (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Mashable data breach happen?
Mashable was breached in Jun 2020. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Mashable breach?
1,414,599 records were exposed, making it the #344 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Mashable breach?
The exposed data includes: Names, Email addresses.
What should I do if I was affected by the Mashable 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?
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.