TLDR.tech Data Breach and Leak (March 2026)
TLDR.Tech
About This Breach
TLDR.tech, a tech newsletter platform, had data exposed via an Apollo enrichment API endpoint in March 2026, leaking over 1.2M user records including email addresses, names, usernames, geographic locations, and linked social media profiles.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | No reference available |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check if I was in the TLDR.tech breach?
Type your email address into the search box on our data breach check page. If it appears in the TLDR.tech breach, or any other, you'll see the breach name, date and what was exposed. It's free and nothing you type is stored.
When did the TLDR.tech data breach happen?
TLDR.tech was breached in Mar 2026. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on April 6, 2026.
How many records were exposed in the TLDR.tech breach?
1,230,792 records were exposed, making it the #389 largest of the 796 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the TLDR.tech breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Names, Usernames, Geographic locations, Social media profiles.
What should I do if I was affected by the TLDR.tech breach?
No password was in this breach, so the main risk is phishing. Be wary of emails, calls or texts that quote these details, 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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