YouNow
High Impact•
40,224,399 records affected
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Dehashed
Description
In July 2017, YouNow suffered a data breach exposing sensitive user data. The stolen information included first and last names, usernames, IP addresses, emails, and social media links for over 40 million accounts. No passwords were compromised as the platform used social providers for authentication.
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