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Udemy
HighUdemy experienced a data breach affecting 1.4M accounts due to extortion by ShinyHunters group.
1,401,259 recordsBreach Apr 24, 2026Updated Apr 26, 2026
Exposed data classes
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Email addressesEmployersJob titlesNamesPayment methodsPhone numbersPhysical addresses
Detailed Analysis
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In April 2026, the online educational platform Udemy was targeted in a data breach by the ShinyHunters group through an extortion scheme known as 'pay or leak'. This incident resulted in the public exposure of data affecting 1,401,259 customer and instructor accounts, including email addresses, names, physical and payment details, employer information, and job titles.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Affected users may face risks such as phishing, identity theft, or targeted scams.
- Business Impact
- Udemy faced reputational damage, potential financial liabilities, and user trust concerns.
- Affected Sectors
- Education
- E-Commerce
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Monitor financial accounts closely for unauthorized transactions.
- •Change passwords for Udemy and associated services.
- •Be cautious with unsolicited communications.
Preventive Measures
- •Use platforms that implement strong cybersecurity measures.
- •Regularly review shared data to reduce risk in cases of breach.
- •Enable multi-factor authentication wherever possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
The breach exposed email addresses, names, physical and payment information, job titles, and employer details.