Wattpad.com
Critical Impact•
270,884,318 records affected
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Dehashed
Description
On June 29, 2020, the user-generated content platform Wattpad experienced a data breach that resulted in the exposure of almost 270 million records. The compromised data included a wide array of personal information such as usernames, full names, email addresses, IP addresses, genders, birthdates, and (encrypted) passwords. This data was initially offered for sale and subsequently published on a public hacking forum, making it widely accessible.
What to do if you're affected
- 1.Change your password immediately if you have an account with this service
- 2.Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) wherever possible
- 3.Check if your email appears in the breach using Have I Been Pwned
- 4.Monitor your accounts for suspicious activity
- 5.Consider using a password manager to generate unique passwords