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MediumThe Pi-hole project faced a breach in July 2025, exposing donor data such as email addresses and names.
- Records exposed
- 29,926 records
- Breach date
- Breach Jul 30, 2025
- Last update
- Updated Jul 31, 2025
What data was exposed?
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Email addressesNames
Why does this breach matter?
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In July 2025, the Pi-hole project disclosed a breach affecting approximately 29,926 individuals due to a vulnerability in the GiveWP WordPress plugin. This breach resulted in the exposure of email addresses and names associated with donors to the Pi-hole project, who subsequently reported the issue to HIBP for public awareness.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Affected users risk potential phishing or spam due to the exposed email details.
- Business Impact
- The breach could harm the organization's reputation and donor trust.
- Affected Sectors
- Non-Profit Organizations
- Technology
- Geographic Impact
- International
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Monitor email inbox for unusual or phishing activities.
- •Avoid providing sensitive information to unverified sources.
Preventive Measures
- •Implement stricter security measures for plugins and software.
- •Establish regular security audits and immediate vulnerability patching.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
The breach was caused by a vulnerability in the GiveWP WordPress plugin used by the Pi-hole project.