Shein
shein.com
About This Breach
The SHEIN Data Breach in 2018 exposed the personal information of approximately 28 million customers of the global online fashion and beauty retailer. The compromised data included names, email addresses, phone numbers, and hashed passwords.
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 Shein data breach happen?
Shein was breached in Jun 2018. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on April 11, 2025.
How many records were exposed in the Shein breach?
27,718,171 records were exposed, making it the #62 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Shein breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Passwords.
What should I do if I was affected by the Shein 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.