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Pi-hole

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The Pi-hole project faced a breach in July 2025, exposing donor data such as email addresses and names.

29,926 recordsBreach Jul 30, 2025Updated Jul 31, 2025
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Exposed data classes

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesNames

Detailed Analysis

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.