XiaomiForum

bbs.xiaomi.cn

1,033,361
Exposed Records
Aug 2012
Breach Date
14 years ago
Easy to Crack
Password Risk
Electronics industry
Electronics
Industry
Added to XposedOrNot on December 30, 2023 · #396 of 763 breaches by records exposed

About This Breach

Reports indicated a data leak involving Xiaomi forum users, potentially affecting around 8 million registered users. This leak was later confirmed, urging users to change their passwords promptly to enhance security.Exposed data include email addresses, passwords, usernames and IP addresses.

Data Exposed

Usernames
Passwords
Email addresses
IP addresses

Breach Details

Breach Type Data Breach
Searchable Yes
Verified No
Sensitive Data No
Reference https://www.gizmochina.com/2014/05/13/xiaomi-forum-8-million-users-private-data-leaked/ (opens in new tab)

Frequently Asked Questions

When did the XiaomiForum data breach happen?

XiaomiForum was breached in Aug 2012. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on December 30, 2023.

How many records were exposed in the XiaomiForum breach?

1,033,361 records were exposed, making it the #396 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.

What data was exposed in the XiaomiForum breach?

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

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