SoundCloud
soundcloud.com
About This Breach
SoundCloud Data Breach was disclosed in December 2025 after the company identified unauthorised activity that enabled an attacker to link publicly available SoundCloud profile information to user email addresses. The incident impacted approximately 20% of SoundCloud users and exposed around 30M unique email addresses alongside names, and usernames. The attacker later attempted to extort SoundCloud before publicly releasing the dataset the following month.
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 SoundCloud data breach happen?
SoundCloud was breached in Dec 2025. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on January 27, 2026.
How many records were exposed in the SoundCloud breach?
29,968,497 records were exposed, making it the #56 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the SoundCloud breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Names, Geographic locations, Usernames.
What should I do if I was affected by the SoundCloud 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.