Muslimmatch
muslimmatch.com
About This Breach
The popular dating website MuslimMatch experienced a significant data breach, resulting in the exposure of personal information from 150,000 registered users. The breach in 2014, revealed not only usernames, email addresses, IP addresses, and password hashes but also private messages exchanged between users.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | No |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | Yes Sensitive |
| Reference | https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-36702699 (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Muslimmatch data breach happen?
Muslimmatch was breached in Jun 2016. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Muslimmatch breach?
148,794 records were exposed, making it the #636 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Muslimmatch breach?
The exposed data includes: Usernames, Email addresses, Passwords, Private messages.
What should I do if I was affected by the Muslimmatch 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?
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Monitor Your Accounts
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Use a Password Manager
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