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The Fling.com breach in 2011 exposed over 40 million sensitive user records.

Records exposed
40,767,652 records
Breach date
Breach Mar 10, 2011
Last update
Updated May 28, 2016
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Dates of birthEmail addressesGendersGeographic locationsIP addressesPasswordsPhone numbersSexual fetishesSexual orientationsUsernamesWebsite activity

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In March 2011, the online platform Fling.com, known for adult social networking, was compromised, resulting in the exposure of over 40 million user accounts. This breach included sensitive personal data such as sexual orientation, interests, plain-text passwords, and other private attributes.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Users experienced a significant risk to privacy, with personal details such as sexual preferences and other identifiers exposed.
Business Impact
Brand reputation damage and potential legal challenges due to inadequate data protection.
Affected Sectors
  • Adult social networking
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change passwords for related accounts immediately.
  • •Monitor credit and personal online activity for suspicious changes.
  • •Consider identity theft protection services.

Preventive Measures

  • •Use unique and complex passwords stored in a password manager.
  • •Enable 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) wherever applicable.
  • •Limit sharing of sensitive data on social platforms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.

The breach exposed highly sensitive personal information, which posed a risk to user privacy and safety.