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Justdate.com

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Alleged breach involving 24M records from a dating site questioned for authenticity.

Records exposed
24,451,312 records
Breach date
Breach Sep 29, 2016
Last update
Updated Feb 7, 2017
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Dates of birthEmail addressesGeographic locationsNames

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In September 2016, a dataset containing over 24 million records was alleged to be from the dating website Justdate.com, including personal data attributes such as email addresses, dates of birth, and names. Upon investigation, the accuracy and source of the data were questioned. Verification with HIBP confirmed inconsistencies, as no substantiated connections to Justdate.com users were identified, leading to doubts about the breach's authenticity.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Concerns over potential personal data exposure and credibility of the source increased uncertainty.
Business Impact
Justdate.com encountered reputational impacts from the allegations despite no verified connections.
Affected Sectors
  • Online Dating
  • Cybersecurity
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Monitor account activity for unauthorized access if similar credentials are reused.
  • •Update passwords on all accounts regularly.

Preventive Measures

  • •Restrict sharing personal data on unfamiliar platforms.
  • •Use unique and strong passwords with two-factor authentication.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

While a dataset was attributed to Justdate.com, its authenticity and relation to the service are unverified.