Mobifriends
mobifriends.com
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
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.
More Information Technology Breaches
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.