BudTrader
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 July 2024, a data breach of the now defunct cannabis social platform BudTrader was posted for sale on a hacking forum . Dating back to the previous month, the breach of the website exposed 2.7M email addresses, usernames and WordPress password hashes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the BudTrader data breach?
In July 2024, a data breach of the now defunct cannabis social platform BudTrader was posted for sale on a hacking forum . Dating back to the previous month, the breach of the website exposed 2.7M email addresses, usernames and WordPress password hashes.
When did the data breach happen?
This data breach occurred around June 2024.
How many accounts were affected?
Around 2,721,185 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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