Mathway
mathway.com
About This Breach
Mathway - a popular math solving application suffered a data breach allegedly by ShinyHunters. The intruders have stolen more than 25 million emails and passwords. Initially the stolen data was sold on underground forums and then later slowly got leaked out into the public domain.Exposed data includes customer account data, emails and hashed and salted passwords.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://www.technology.pitt.edu/content/data-breach-affects-mathway-app-users (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Mathway data breach happen?
Mathway was breached in Jan 2020. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Mathway breach?
25,694,866 records were exposed, making it the #68 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Mathway breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Passwords, Names, Social media profiles.
What should I do if I was affected by the Mathway 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.