SumoTorrent
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About This Breach
The 2014 data breach of SumoTorrent, a popular torrenting website, exposed user information for approximately 250K individuals. The breach included email addresses, usernames, and password hashes.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://news.softpedia.com/news/databases-of-sumotorrent-qtorrent-and-deluge-available-for-sale-on-the-black-market-497967.shtml (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the SumoTorrent data breach happen?
SumoTorrent was breached in Jun 2014. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the SumoTorrent breach?
248,715 records were exposed, making it the #591 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the SumoTorrent breach?
The exposed data includes: Usernames, Passwords, Email addresses, IP addresses.
What should I do if I was affected by the SumoTorrent 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.
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What Should You Do?
Change Your Passwords
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Enable Two-Factor Authentication
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Review Device Security
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Monitor Your Accounts
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Use a Password Manager
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