5,719
Records Exposed
Aug 2018
Date of Breach
Database,Combolist
Breach Type
Feb 2026
Added to Database
About This Breach
In August 2018, data was shared via a prominent hacking forum involving the Canadian Education Association, one of Canada’s oldest national education organizations (founded in 1891) that serves as a non-partisan hub for educators, researchers, and policymakers. The exposure affected 5,719 individuals and included email addresses and phpass password hashes.
Compromised Data Types
Country
Canada
Language
English
Password Storage
Other
Category
Education
Indexed On
Feb 12, 2026
Breach Type
Database,Combolist
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on Canadian Education Association and any other site where you used the same password. Use a unique, strong password for each account.
- Watch for phishing emails targeting your inbox. Attackers may use your exposed email address to send convincing scam messages.
- Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on all important accounts to add an extra layer of security.
- Use a password manager to generate and store unique, strong passwords for every account.
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