ReverbNation
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
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 #164 largest of the 763 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?
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.