GottaDeal

GottaDeal

Data Breach

gottadeal.com

154,439

Records Exposed

Aug 2018

Date of Breach

Database

Breach Type

Jul 2025

Added to Database

About This Breach

In August 2018, GottaDeal, a U.S.-based deal aggregator and online community that’s been running since 2004, suffered a data breach that affected 154,439 users. The compromised data included email addresses and MD5 password hashes. To protect your data, always use complex, unique passwords and remain cautious about the security practices of sites you join.

Compromised Data Types

Email Address Password Hash

Country

United States

Language

English

Password Storage

MD5

Category

Community

Indexed On

Jul 25, 2025

Breach Type

Database

What Should You Do?

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  • Change your password immediately on GottaDeal 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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