Verified
verified.com
About This Breach
Verified, a popular online platform, was hit by a significant data breach in 2014 resulting in the exposure of user information. The compromised data contained key details such as usernames, email addresses, and hashed passwords, potentially jeopardizing the security of affected users.
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 Verified data breach happen?
Verified was breached in Jan 2014. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Verified breach?
16,993 records were exposed, making it the #778 largest of the 794 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Verified breach?
The exposed data includes: Usernames, Passwords, Email addresses, IP addresses.
What should I do if I was affected by the Verified breach?
Change your password on Verified and anywhere you reused it, and make the new one long and unique. 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
Your password was exposed as plain text. Change it now on Verified and anywhere you reused it. Make the new one long and unique.
Enable Two-Factor Authentication
Add 2FA on all supported accounts using an authenticator app like Google Authenticator or Authy.
Review Device Security
Update your devices and browsers, and check for unauthorized logins.
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.