Xat

xat.com

5,967,236
Exposed Records
Nov 2015
Breach Date
10 years ago
Unknown
Password Risk
Entertainment industry
Entertainment
Industry
Added to XposedOrNot on February 2, 2024 · #177 of 763 breaches by records exposed

About This Breach

Xat, an online chat platform, suffered a data breach that exposed the personal information of 6 million users. The breach resulted in the compromise of usernames, email addresses, passwords, and other account details. The incident was discovered when a database containing the stolen information was offered for sale on a hacking forum.

Data Exposed

Usernames
Passwords
Email addresses
IP addresses

Breach Details

Breach Type Data Breach
Searchable Yes
Verified Yes
Sensitive Data No
Reference No reference available

Frequently Asked Questions

When did the Xat data breach happen?

Xat was breached in Nov 2015. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on February 2, 2024.

How many records were exposed in the Xat breach?

5,967,236 records were exposed, making it the #177 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.

What data was exposed in the Xat breach?

The exposed data includes: Usernames, Passwords, Email addresses, IP addresses.

What should I do if I was affected by the Xat 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.

What Should You Do?

Urgent

Change Your Passwords

Update your password immediately, using 12+ characters with numbers and symbols.

High Priority

Enable Two-Factor Authentication

Add 2FA on all supported accounts using an authenticator app like Google Authenticator or Authy.

Recommended

Review Device Security

Update your devices and browsers, and check for unauthorized logins.

Recommended

Monitor Your Accounts

Set up login alerts and review account activity regularly for suspicious access.

Best Practice

Use a Password Manager

Never reuse passwords: use a password manager to generate unique ones for each account.