NetEase
163.com
About This Breach
NetEase, a Chinese internet technology company, suffered a data breach in 2015, where personal information of around 200 million users was exposed, including email addresses, usernames, and hashed passwords.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | No |
| Verified | No |
| Sensitive Data | Yes Sensitive |
| Reference | https://www.hackread.com/hacker-selling-1-billion-chinese-internet-giants-data/ (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the NetEase data breach happen?
NetEase was reportedly breached in Oct 2015. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the NetEase breach?
232,857,074 records were exposed, making it the #10 largest of the 794 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the NetEase breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Passwords.
What should I do if I was affected by the NetEase breach?
Change your password on NetEase and anywhere you reused it, and make the new one long and unique. 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
Your password was exposed as plain text. Change it now on NetEase and anywhere you reused it. Make the new one long and unique.
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.