SchenkYou
schenkyou.de
About This Breach
The schenkYOU Data Breach saw data from the online German gift store being put up for sale on a popular hacking forum, obtained just a month prior. The leaked data included 240K unique email addresses along with names, dates of birth, and salted SHA-256 password hashes.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | No reference available |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the SchenkYou data breach happen?
SchenkYou was breached in Aug 2024. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on January 14, 2025.
How many records were exposed in the SchenkYou breach?
237,393 records were exposed, making it the #597 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the SchenkYou breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Passwords, Names, Dates of birth.
What should I do if I was affected by the SchenkYou 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.