Utorrent
utorrent.com
About This Breach
uTorrent's online chat room was hacked in early 2016. This affected 395,000 users, revealing their usernames, email addresses, and simple password codes.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | No reference available |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Utorrent data breach happen?
Utorrent was breached in Jan 2016. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Utorrent breach?
395,023 records were exposed, making it the #537 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Utorrent breach?
The exposed data includes: Usernames, Passwords, Email addresses.
What should I do if I was affected by the Utorrent 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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Monitor Your Accounts
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Use a Password Manager
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