4,965,403
Records Exposed
Apr 2023
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Apr 2025
Added to Database
About This Breach
In April 2023, Disqus, a U.S.-based platform known for offering blog comment hosting services to websites and online communities, suffered a data breach that impacted nearly 6 million users. The compromised data included email addresses and plaintext passwords. This incident highlights the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures, such as proper password hashing and data encryption, to protect user credentials and prevent unauthorized access.
Compromised Data Types
Country
United States
Language
English
Password Storage
Plaintext
Category
Entertainment, Information
Indexed On
Apr 10, 2025
Breach Type
Database
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on Disqus (2023) 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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