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Udemy

SourceHave I Been Pwned
StatusConfirmed breach
AddedApril 26, 2026
OccurredApril 24, 2026
Accounts affected1,401,259
Domainudemy.com
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What was exposed
Email addressesEmployersJob titlesNamesPayment methodsPhone numbersPhysical addresses
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Details
In April 2026, online training company Udemy was the victim of a “pay or leak” extortion attempt perpetrated by the ShinyHunters group. The data was subsequently leaked publicly and contained 1.4M unique email addresses belonging to customers and instructors. The data also included names, physical addresses, phone numbers, employer information and instructor payout methods including PayPal, cheque and bank transfer.
Frequently asked questions

What is the Udemy data breach?

In April 2026, online training company Udemy was the victim of a “pay or leak” extortion attempt perpetrated by the ShinyHunters group. The data was subsequently leaked publicly and contained 1.4M unique email addresses belonging to customers and instructors....

When did the data breach happen?

This data breach occurred around April 2026.

How many accounts were affected?

Around 1,401,259 accounts were affected.

What information was exposed?

Exposed data included Email addresses, Employers, Job titles, Names, Payment methods, Phone numbers and Physical addresses.

What should I do if I was affected?

Watch your card and bank statements for unfamiliar charges, and consider requesting a new card number. 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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