ReadNovel
readnovel.com
About This Breach
Read Novel experienced a data breach in May 2019. This incident exposed 22 million unique email addresses, along with usernames, genders, phone numbers, and passwords stored.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | No |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | No reference available |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the ReadNovel data breach happen?
ReadNovel was breached in May 2019. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the ReadNovel breach?
22,412,132 records were exposed, making it the #79 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the ReadNovel breach?
The exposed data includes: Usernames, Passwords, Email addresses, Genders, Phone numbers.
What should I do if I was affected by the ReadNovel 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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Watch for Phishing Calls & SMS
Be cautious of unexpected calls or texts asking for personal information.
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.