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Patreon

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Patreon suffered a breach in 2015, exposing 2.3M user records and sensitive information.

Records exposed
2,330,382 records
Breach date
Breach Oct 1, 2015
Last update
Updated Aug 10, 2021
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesPasswordsPayment historiesPhysical addressesPrivate messagesWebsite activity

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

The October 2015 data breach of Patreon, a crowdfunding platform, resulted in the exposure of over 16GB of data, including 2.3 million email addresses, bcrypt-hashed passwords, and sensitive information such as private messages, payment histories, and physical addresses. The exposed data created significant risks to account security and personal privacy.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Users faced potential identity theft, account takeovers, and personal privacy loss.
Business Impact
Patreon encountered reputational damage and a need for enhanced security measures.
Affected Sectors
  • Crowdfunding
  • Finance
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change your passwords for all accounts sharing the breached credentials.
  • •Enable two-factor authentication on your accounts.
  • •Monitor your financial and communication accounts for unusual activity.

Preventive Measures

  • •Use strong, unique passwords for each account.
  • •Regularly update your passwords and security settings.
  • •Be cautious of phishing attempts linked to past data breaches.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Immediate actions include changing your password, enabling 2FA, and closely monitoring accounts linked to your email address.