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Fling

SourceHave I Been Pwned
StatusConfirmed breach
AddedMay 28, 2016
OccurredMarch 10, 2011
Accounts affected40,767,652
Domainfling.com
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What was exposed
Dates of birthEmail addressesGendersGeographic locationsIP addressesPasswordsPhone numbersSexual fetishesSexual orientationsUsernamesWebsite activity
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Details
In 2011, the self-proclaimed "World's Best Adult Social Network" website known as Fling was hacked and more than 40 million accounts obtained by the attacker . The breached data included highly sensitive personal attributes such as sexual orientation and sexual interests as well as email addresses and passwords stored in plain text.
Frequently asked questions

What is the Fling data breach?

In 2011, the self-proclaimed "World's Best Adult Social Network" website known as Fling was hacked and more than 40 million accounts obtained by the attacker . The breached data included highly sensitive personal attributes such as sexual orientation and...

When did the data breach happen?

This data breach occurred around March 2011.

How many accounts were affected?

Around 40,767,652 accounts were affected.

What information was exposed?

Exposed data included Dates of birth, Email addresses, Genders, Geographic locations, IP addresses, Passwords, Phone numbers and Sexual fetishes.

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. Watch for text-message phishing and SIM-swap attempts on your phone number. Be wary of targeted scams that use your personal details to sound convincing.

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