ReverbNation Data Breach and Leak (January 2014)
reverbnation.com
About This Breach
The music platform ReverbNation suffered a data breach that exposed the personal information of its users. The breach, discovered in 2014, affected 6.5 millions of individuals who had registered accounts on the platform. The compromised data included usernames, email addresses, passwords (stored as MD5 hashes), and some internal company data.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/reverbnation-database-hacked-3-8m-artists-told-to-change-passwords/ (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check if I was in the ReverbNation breach?
Type your email address into the search box on our data breach check page. If it appears in the ReverbNation breach, or any other, you'll see the breach name, date and what was exposed. It's free and nothing you type is stored.
When did the ReverbNation data breach happen?
ReverbNation was breached in Jan 2014. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the ReverbNation breach?
6,570,729 records were exposed, making it the #174 largest of the 796 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the ReverbNation breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses.
What should I do if I was affected by the ReverbNation breach?
No password was in this breach, so the main risk is phishing. Be wary of emails, calls or texts that quote these details, 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
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Monitor Your Accounts
Set up login alerts and review account activity regularly for suspicious access.