MyFitnessPal
myfitnesspal.com
About This Breach
Around 150 million users of the MyFitnessPal app experienced a data breach in 2018 that compromised their personal information. The breach involved unauthorized access to usernames, passwords, and email addresses. While Under Armour, the parent company of MyFitnessPal, quickly reset the passwords of affected users, it was later discovered that the old passwords were being sold on the dark web.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://uktechnews.co.uk/2021/10/01/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-myfitnesspal-data-breach/ (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the MyFitnessPal data breach happen?
MyFitnessPal was breached in Feb 2018. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the MyFitnessPal breach?
143,570,814 records were exposed, making it the #19 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the MyFitnessPal breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Usernames, Passwords, IP addresses.
What should I do if I was affected by the MyFitnessPal 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.
Review Device Security
Update your devices and browsers, and check for unauthorized logins.
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.