Neopets
neopets.com
About This Breach
Neopets, a popular virtual pet website, experienced a data breach that exposed the personal information of its users. The breach occurred in 2016 but was only discovered and reported in 2019. The compromised data included usernames, passwords, email addresses, and birth dates of approximately 27 million Neopets user accounts.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/neopets-says-hackers-had-access-to-its-systems-for-18-months/ (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Neopets data breach happen?
Neopets was breached in May 2013. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Neopets breach?
26,893,291 records were exposed, making it the #65 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Neopets breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Names, Passwords, Dates of birth, Genders, Geographic locations.
What should I do if I was affected by the Neopets 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.