Storybird

storybird.com

1,047,220
Exposed Records
Aug 2015
Breach Date
11 years ago
Hard to Crack
Password Risk
Education industry
Education
Industry
Added to XposedOrNot on November 8, 2023 · #395 of 763 breaches by records exposed

About This Breach

Storybird is a US-based online platform that allows users to create and share visual stories. In 201, it was reported that a data breach had occurred at Storybird, with the personal information of over 1 million users being compromised. The breached data included usernames, email addresses, passwords, and dates of birth.

Data Exposed

Names
Email addresses
Passwords
Usernames

Breach Details

Breach Type Data Breach
Searchable Yes
Verified Yes
Sensitive Data No
Reference No reference available

Frequently Asked Questions

When did the Storybird data breach happen?

Storybird was breached in Aug 2015. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.

How many records were exposed in the Storybird breach?

1,047,220 records were exposed, making it the #395 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.

What data was exposed in the Storybird breach?

The exposed data includes: Names, Email addresses, Passwords, Usernames.

What should I do if I was affected by the Storybird 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?

Urgent

Change Your Passwords

Update your password immediately, using 12+ characters with numbers and symbols.

High Priority

Enable Two-Factor Authentication

Add 2FA on all supported accounts using an authenticator app like Google Authenticator or Authy.

Recommended

Monitor Your Accounts

Set up login alerts and review account activity regularly for suspicious access.

Best Practice

Use a Password Manager

Never reuse passwords: use a password manager to generate unique ones for each account.