Preen.ME
preen.me
About This Breach
Preen.ME, a beauty and makeup-focused social media platform, suffered a data breach that exposed the personal information of its users. In 2018, it was discovered that a misconfigured Amazon S3 bucket had left sensitive user data publicly accessible. The exposed information included usernames, email addresses, hashed passwords, and profile data.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://myce.wiki/news/preen-me-exposes-data-of-over-100000-social-media-influencers-92522/ (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Preen.ME data breach happen?
Preen.ME was breached in May 2020. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Preen.ME breach?
236,630 records were exposed, making it the #598 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Preen.ME breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Names, Usernames, Social media profiles.
What should I do if I was affected by the Preen.ME 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?
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.