Mate1
mate1.com
About This Breach
Mate1, a dating website, was allegedly breached in 2016, exposing more than 27M user accounts including email addresses, usernames, and password hashes after the data was reportedly offered for sale on a dark web forum.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | No |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | Yes Sensitive |
| Reference | https://www.vice.com/en/article/aekvbk/hacker-claims-to-have-sold-27m-dating-site-passwords-mate1-com-hell-forum (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Mate1 data breach happen?
Mate1 was breached in Feb 2016. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Mate1 breach?
27,391,395 records were exposed, making it the #63 largest of the 776 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Mate1 breach?
The exposed data includes: Usernames, Names, Dates of birth, Email addresses, Passwords.
What should I do if I was affected by the Mate1 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.