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Zoosk (2011)
HighAlleged 2011 data breach affecting 52M users of Zoosk; evidence is unsubstantiated.
52,578,183 recordsBreach Jan 1, 2011Updated Aug 6, 2020
Exposed data classes
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Email addressesPasswords
Detailed Analysis
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In 2011, reports mentioned a breach allegedly involving the dating site Zoosk, potentially exposing over 52 million records with email addresses and passwords. However, as part of a detailed evaluation in May 2016, no verified evidence confirmed Zoosk as the source of this data. The breach has since been deemed fabricated.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Potential phishing or credential stuffing risks if data were real.
- Business Impact
- Reputational challenges despite disproof of the breach's authenticity.
- Affected Sectors
- Technology
- Consumer Services
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change passwords on possibly related accounts.
- •Use distinct, complex passwords for all accounts.
Preventive Measures
- •Regularly monitor personal accounts for suspicious activities.
- •Enable multi-factor authentication on sensitive accounts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
Based on current data, there's no verified compromise of Zoosk accounts.