Adult FriendFinder (2016)
CriticalThe 2016 breach at Adult FriendFinder compromised 169M user records, including usernames, emails, and passwords secured with SHA-1.
- Records exposed
- 169,746,810 records
- Breach date
- Breach Oct 16, 2016
- Last update
- Updated Feb 7, 2020
What data was exposed?
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Why does this breach matter?
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In October 2016, the digital platforms associated with Friend Finder Networks experienced a significant cybersecurity breach, affecting over 169 million user records from Adult FriendFinder, among other sites. This breach exposed a variety of personal user data, such as usernames, email addresses, spoken languages, and hashed passwords using the SHA-1 algorithm. The incident also occurred as a standalone event separate from a previous breach in 2015, highlighting recurring vulnerabilities within the company’s systems, as revealed through analysis provided by dehashed.com.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Exposed credentials may lead to unauthorized access and privacy concerns.
- Business Impact
- Damaged reputation and potential financial loss resulted from user trust erosion and legal challenges.
- Affected Sectors
- Adult Entertainment
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change passwords used on Adult FriendFinder immediately.
- •Verify unrelated accounts using the same passwords; update them if duplicated.
- •Monitor email accounts for phishing activities.
Preventive Measures
- •Avoid using the same password across multiple services.
- •Enable two-factor authentication whenever possible.
- •Regularly check data exposure using dedicated services like HIBP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.