PPCGeeks

ppcgeeks.com

492,399
Exposed Records
Aug 2016
Breach Date
10 years ago
Easy to Crack
Password Risk
Information Technology industry
Information Technology
Industry
Added to XposedOrNot on November 8, 2023 · #506 of 763 breaches by records exposed

About This Breach

PPCGeeks, a popular online community for smartphone enthusiasts, suffered a data breach in 2016. The breach resulted in the exposure of personal information, including email addresses, usernames, and passwords of its users. The incident was discovered when a hacker claimed to have accessed the site's database and shared a portion of the stolen data.

Data Exposed

Email addresses
Dates of birth
Usernames
IP addresses

Breach Details

Breach Type Data Breach
Searchable Yes
Verified Yes
Sensitive Data No
Reference No reference available

Frequently Asked Questions

When did the PPCGeeks data breach happen?

PPCGeeks was breached in Aug 2016. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.

How many records were exposed in the PPCGeeks breach?

492,399 records were exposed, making it the #506 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.

What data was exposed in the PPCGeeks breach?

The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Dates of birth, Usernames, IP addresses.

What should I do if I was affected by the PPCGeeks 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.

What Should You Do?

High Priority

Enable Two-Factor Authentication

Add 2FA on all supported accounts using an authenticator app like Google Authenticator or Authy.

Recommended

Review Device Security

Update your devices and browsers, and check for unauthorized logins.

Recommended

Monitor Your Accounts

Set up login alerts and review account activity regularly for suspicious access.