Zoosk (2020)
What was exposed
Dates of birthDrinking habitsEducation levelsEmail addressesEthnicitiesFamily structureGendersGeographic locationsIncome levelsNamesNicknamesPhysical attributesPolitical viewsRelationship statusesReligionsSexual orientationsSmoking habits
What to do if you were affected
- 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 January 2020, the online dating service Zoosk suffered a data breach which was subsequently shared extensively across online hacking communities. The breach contained 24 million unique email addresses alongside extensive personal information including genders, sexualities, dates of birth, physical attributes such as height and weight, religions, ethnicities and political views. The breach also allegedly exposed MD5 password hashes, although the data circulating in hacking circles had this field nulled out. The breach was provided to HIBP by breachbase.pw .
Frequently asked questions
What is the Zoosk (2020) data breach?
In January 2020, the online dating service Zoosk suffered a data breach which was subsequently shared extensively across online hacking communities. The breach contained 24 million unique email addresses alongside extensive personal information including...
When did the data breach happen?
This data breach occurred around January 2020.
How many accounts were affected?
Around 23,927,853 accounts were affected.
What information was exposed?
Exposed data included Dates of birth, Drinking habits, Education levels, Email addresses, Ethnicities, Family structure, Genders and Geographic locations.
What should I do if I was affected?
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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