Wattpad
wattpad.com
About This Breach
Wattpad, a self-publishing platform that claims to be “the world’s most-loved social storytelling platform,” suffered a data breach exposing all of its users. The leaked database included more than 270 million records with more than 268 million unique email address and password combinations. Exposed data includes email address, date of birth, gender if provided, IP address upon sign up, if signed up before 2017, display name, account name, and salted and cryptographically hashed passwords.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://support.wattpad.com/hc/en-us/articles/360046241911-Statement-Regarding-Recent-Security-Issue- (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Wattpad data breach happen?
Wattpad was breached in Jun 2020. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Wattpad breach?
268,113,400 records were exposed, making it the #8 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Wattpad breach?
The exposed data includes: Names, Usernames, Dates of birth, Passwords, IP addresses, Genders, Social media profiles, Geographic locations, Passwords.
What should I do if I was affected by the Wattpad 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
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Enable Two-Factor Authentication
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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.