Xhamster

xhamster.com

377,260
Exposed Records
Nov 2016
Breach Date
9 years ago
Hard to Crack
Password Risk
Entertainment industry
Entertainment
Industry
Added to XposedOrNot on November 8, 2023 · #544 of 763 breaches by records exposed

About This Breach

A database containing user account details for the porn site xHamster has surfaced on the digital underground, compromising nearly 380,000 users. The leaked data includes usernames, email addresses, and poorly-hashed passwords.

Data Exposed

Email addresses
Passwords
Usernames

Breach Details

Breach Type Data Breach
Searchable No
Verified Yes
Sensitive Data Yes Sensitive
Reference https://www.vice.com/en/article/kb7kqx/hackers-are-trading-hundreds-of-thousands-of-xhamster-porn-account-details (opens in new tab)

Frequently Asked Questions

When did the Xhamster data breach happen?

Xhamster was breached in Nov 2016. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.

How many records were exposed in the Xhamster breach?

377,260 records were exposed, making it the #544 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.

What data was exposed in the Xhamster breach?

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

What should I do if I was affected by the Xhamster 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

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.

This breach is marked sensitive, so it is excluded from public email search results. To find out if you were affected, sign up for free breach alerts and verify your email.