Pixlr
pixlr.com
About This Breach
Popular photo editing web application Pixlr suffered a data breach exposing 1.9 million user records. Exposed data includes email addresses, login names, SHA-512 hashed passwords, user's country, whether they signed up for the newsletter, and other internal information.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://chromeunboxed.com/pixlr-photo-editor-data-breach (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Pixlr data breach happen?
Pixlr was breached in Oct 2020. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Pixlr breach?
1,906,837 records were exposed, making it the #306 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Pixlr breach?
The exposed data includes: Names, Email addresses, Passwords, Geographic locations, Social media profiles.
What should I do if I was affected by the Pixlr 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
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Enable Two-Factor Authentication
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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.