Mobifriends

mobifriends.com

3,514,699
Exposed Records
Jan 2020
Breach Date
6 years ago
Easy to Crack
Password Risk
Information Technology industry
Information Technology
Industry
Added to XposedOrNot on November 8, 2023 · #237 of 763 breaches by records exposed

About This Breach

In early 2020, a database containing the personal information of millions of users of the Spanish dating site Mobifriends was found online. The exposed data included usernames, email addresses, passwords (hashed with MD5), gender, date of birth, and other profile-related information. The breach reportedly affected over 3.6 million users. Mobifriends later confirmed the breach and advised all users to change their passwords immediately.

Data Exposed

Usernames
Passwords
Email addresses
Genders
Dates of birth

Breach Details

Breach Type Data Breach
Searchable No
Verified Yes
Sensitive Data Yes Sensitive
Reference https://www.cpomagazine.com/cyber-security/breach-of-dating-app-mobifriends-highlights-the-ongoing-problem-of-password-reuse/ (opens in new tab)

Frequently Asked Questions

When did the Mobifriends data breach happen?

Mobifriends was breached in Jan 2020. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.

How many records were exposed in the Mobifriends breach?

3,514,699 records were exposed, making it the #237 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.

What data was exposed in the Mobifriends breach?

The exposed data includes: Usernames, Passwords, Email addresses, Genders, Dates of birth.

What should I do if I was affected by the Mobifriends 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?

Urgent

Change Your Passwords

Update your password immediately, using 12+ characters with numbers and symbols.

High Priority

Enable Two-Factor Authentication

Add 2FA on all supported accounts using an authenticator app like Google Authenticator or Authy.

Recommended

Monitor Your Accounts

Set up login alerts and review account activity regularly for suspicious access.

Best Practice

Use a Password Manager

Never reuse passwords: use a password manager to generate unique ones for each account.

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