Internet Archive
What was exposed
Email addressesPasswordsUsernames
What to do if you were affected
- Change your password for this account, and anywhere you reused it. Turn on two-factor authentication.
- Expect more phishing and spam at this address. Treat messages that reference this company with extra caution.
- Be wary of targeted scams that use your personal details to sound convincing.
Details
In September 2024, the digital library of internet sites Internet Archive suffered a data breach that exposed 31M records . The breach exposed user records including email addresses, screen names and bcrypt password hashes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Internet Archive data breach?
In September 2024, the digital library of internet sites Internet Archive suffered a data breach that exposed 31M records . The breach exposed user records including email addresses, screen names and bcrypt password hashes.
When did the data breach happen?
This data breach occurred around September 2024.
How many accounts were affected?
Around 31,081,179 accounts were affected.
What information was exposed?
Exposed data included Email addresses, Passwords and Usernames.
What should I do if I was affected?
Change your password for this account, and anywhere you reused it. Turn on two-factor authentication. Expect more phishing and spam at this address. Treat messages that reference this company with extra caution. Be wary of targeted scams that use your personal details to sound convincing.
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