TheFappening
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About This Breach
The Fappening, a collection of leaked celebrity iCloud accounts, resulted in the unauthorised disclosure of private photos and videos in 2014. The incident affected around 180k records and was widely attributed to attacks targeting Apple iCloud accounts.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | No |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | Yes Sensitive |
| Reference | https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fourth-fappening-hacker-caught-by-the-fbi/ (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the TheFappening data breach happen?
TheFappening was breached in Dec 2015. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the TheFappening breach?
179,117 records were exposed, making it the #634 largest of the 776 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the TheFappening breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Passwords, Usernames.
What should I do if I was affected by the TheFappening 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.