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Ashley Madison
HighAshley Madison data breach exposed 30M user records from the infidelity website in 2015.
- Records exposed
- 30,811,934 records
- Breach date
- Breach Jul 19, 2015
- Last update
- Updated Aug 18, 2015
What data was exposed?
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Dates of birthEmail addressesEthnicitiesGendersNamesPasswordsPayment historiesPhone numbersPhysical addressesSecurity questions and answersSexual orientationsUsernamesWebsite activity
Why does this breach matter?
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
The Ashley Madison breach in July 2015 involved the exposure of over 30 million records containing sensitive personal and financial information. An infidelity-focused website, Ashley Madison was targeted by attackers who demanded its shutdown and later publicly released the compromised data, including email addresses and user activity.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users' privacy and reputations were compromised, with potential financial and identity risks.
- Business Impact
- Ashley Madison faced damage to brand reputation, user trust erosion, and legal consequences.
- Affected Sectors
- Online Services
- Individual Privacy
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Check if your email was exposed using secure resources.
- •Change associated passwords and use unique passwords for all services.
- •Monitor accounts for unusual activity and enable two-factor authentication.
Preventive Measures
- •Prioritize services using modern encryption standards and strong authentication.
- •Minimize sharing of sensitive personal and financial data online.
- •Use unique usernames/email addresses related to specific services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
The breach compromised email addresses, usernames, activity logs, payment details, and sensitive personal data.