LiveJournal
HighThe 2017 LiveJournal breach exposed 26M user records and plaintext passwords.
- Records exposed
- 26,372,781 records
- Breach date
- Breach Jan 1, 2017
- Last update
- Updated May 26, 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 early 2017, LiveJournal's platform experienced a significant data breach exposing sensitive account information, including usernames, email addresses, and plaintext passwords of approximately 26 million users. This data breach was disclosed in mid-2019 amid increasing reports of credential abuse related to Dreamwidth, a platform with overlap in its user base. In May 2020, the compromised data archive surfaced on a hacking forum, underscoring the long-term consequences of security lapses.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Individual accounts are at risk of being compromised via credential stuffing or unauthorized access.
- Business Impact
- LiveJournal faced reputational damage and user trust erosion due to the breach.
- Affected Sectors
- Social Media and Community Platforms
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change passwords on your LiveJournal account immediately and ensure it's unique.
- •Be vigilant for phishing attempts and other suspicious activities related to breached email accounts.
Preventive Measures
- •Always use strong, unique passwords for every online service.
- •Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) wherever possible to secure accounts further.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
Attribution
Additional attribution provided with the breach record.
nano@databases.pw