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Truth Finder
HighTruthFinder's 2019 breach exposed 8M users' data, including encrypted passwords.
8,159,573 recordsBreach Apr 12, 2019Updated Feb 4, 2023
Exposed data classes
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Email addressesNamesPasswordsPhone numbers
Detailed Analysis
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
TruthFinder experienced a data breach in 2019, which was publicly disclosed only in early 2023. This breach exposed data such as email addresses, names, phone numbers, and cryptographically hashed passwords of over 8 million users.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Exposed email addresses and hashed passwords could lead to phishing or credential stuffing attacks.
- Business Impact
- Reduction in user trust and possible legal implications.
- Affected Sectors
- Online Services
- Individual Users
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change passwords associated with your TruthFinder account.
- •Monitor accounts for unusual activity.
- •Beware of phishing attempts.
Preventive Measures
- •Use unique passwords for all accounts.
- •Enable two-factor authentication.
- •Regularly update security protocols.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
Your account may have been included in the breach if you used TruthFinder during the incident period.