Patreon Data Breach and Leak (October 2015)
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About This Breach
Patreon, an artist crowdfunding platform, had a significant data breach in September 2015 due to a publicly available debug version of their website. The breach compromised registered names, email addresses, posts, and some shipping and billing addresses of 2.3 million unique users.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://www.newsweek.com/hackers-patreon-data-breach-patreon-dump-patreon-breach-379512 (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check if I was in the Patreon breach?
Type your email address into the search box on our data breach check page. If it appears in the Patreon breach, or any other, you'll see the breach name, date and what was exposed. It's free and nothing you type is stored.
When did the Patreon data breach happen?
Patreon was breached in Oct 2015. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Patreon breach?
2,331,055 records were exposed, making it the #300 largest of the 796 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Patreon breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Passwords, Physical addresses, Private messages.
What should I do if I was affected by the Patreon breach?
Change your password on Patreon 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
Passwords were strongly hashed, but change it anyway if you reused it elsewhere. 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.
Beware of Scam Mail
Be skeptical of unexpected correspondence requesting personal details.
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.