Scentbird
scentbird.com
About This Breach
A threat actor known as ShinyHunters began leaking the databases for free on a popular hacker forum known for selling stolen information. The initial batch of exposure which happenned on July 2020 leaked 18 organisations with more than 386 million user records.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://www.reddit.com/r/BeautyBoxes/comments/i0cem4/scentbird_data_breach/ (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Scentbird data breach happen?
Scentbird was breached in Jun 2020. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Scentbird breach?
5,815,109 records were exposed, making it the #181 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Scentbird breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Names, Passwords, Genders, Dates of birth.
What should I do if I was affected by the Scentbird 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?
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.