What data types were reportedly exposed?

The dataset allegedly contained email addresses, names, dates of birth, and geographical data.

What actions should I take?

Be cautious of phishing schemes and avoid reusing credentials from affected data.

Who was responsible for the breach?

No threat actor has been identified or verified in relation to this event.

What can be learned from this breach?

The importance of verifying data breach claims and maintaining strong personal data protections.

Justdate.com

High

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

24,451,312 recordsBreach Sep 29, 2016Updated Feb 7, 2017

Source

Exposed data classes

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Dates of birthEmail addressesGeographic locationsNames

Detailed Analysis

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.