Taringa
taringa.net
About This Breach
Data breach that occurred at Taringa, a Latin American social network in 2018. The data breach was the result of a hacking incident in which the personal information of over 28 million users was exposed. The data that was compromised included email addresses, hashed passwords, and personal information such as names, birth dates, and location data.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/latest-security-news/over-28-million-taringa-user-records-exposed-in-data-breach/ (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Taringa data breach happen?
Taringa was breached in Aug 2017. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Taringa breach?
28,001,047 records were exposed, making it the #60 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Taringa breach?
The exposed data includes: Usernames, Email addresses, Passwords.
What should I do if I was affected by the Taringa 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
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.