PoliceOne
policeone.com
About This Breach
It was reported that a data breach had occurred at PoliceOne in 2017, a website providing news, resources, and training to law enforcement professionals. The breach is believed to have occurred in the late 2018 and reportedly exposed the personal information of over 700,000+ users. The data that was compromised includes names, email addresses, and hashed passwords.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://www.zdnet.com/article/police-forum-hacked-thousands-of-records-for-sale-on-dark-web/ (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the PoliceOne data breach happen?
PoliceOne was breached in Jul 2014. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the PoliceOne breach?
710,205 records were exposed, making it the #452 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the PoliceOne breach?
The exposed data includes: Usernames, Email addresses, Passwords.
What should I do if I was affected by the PoliceOne 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.
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.