Poshmark
poshmark.com
About This Breach
Poshmark, a social commerce platform for buying and selling fashion, suffered a data breach in 2019 where personal information of around 36 million users was exposed, including email addresses, usernames, and hashed passwords.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/90712/data-breach/poshmark-cracked-passwords.html (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Poshmark data breach happen?
Poshmark was breached in May 2018. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Poshmark breach?
36,758,793 records were exposed, making it the #54 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Poshmark breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Usernames, Passwords.
What should I do if I was affected by the Poshmark 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.