Vimeo
Medium119K email addresses and names exposed in Vimeo-related security incident due to third-party services.
- Records exposed
- 119,167 records
- Breach date
- Breach Apr 28, 2026
- Last update
- Updated May 5, 2026
What data was exposed?
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Why does this breach matter?
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In April 2026, the ShinyHunters group included Vimeo in their "pay or leak" operation. Information including 119,167 email addresses and names was exposed due to a breach in Anodot, a third-party vendor used by Vimeo. The disclosed data predominantly featured email addresses, names, and other non-sensitive content. Vimeo confirmed that no login credentials, payment details, or site content were affected by this breach.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- End users faced a risk of targeted phishing or spam.
- Business Impact
- Loss of trust and reputational damage for Vimeo and involved partners.
- Affected Sectors
- Technology
- Media
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Be vigilant for phishing or spam emails.
- •Regularly update passwords on other platforms in case of cross-referencing risks.
- •Enable multi-factor authentication across services.
Preventive Measures
- •Platforms should ensure third-party vendors follow the same robust security measures.
- •Users are encouraged to limit sharing sensitive information unless necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.