PHPFreaks
phpfreaks.com
About This Breach
PHP Freaks is an online community forum for PHP developers. In 2015, the PHP Freaks forum suffered a data breach that exposed the personal information of over 173,000 users, including email addresses, usernames, and hashed passwords.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://www.databreaches.net/php-freaks-forum-database-hacked/ (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the PHPFreaks data breach happen?
PHPFreaks was breached in Oct 2015. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the PHPFreaks breach?
171,593 records were exposed, making it the #625 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the PHPFreaks breach?
The exposed data includes: Usernames, Email addresses, Passwords, IP addresses.
What should I do if I was affected by the PHPFreaks 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.