Leeds Rumours Mobile
Data Breach
mobile.leedsrumours.co.uk44,425
Records Exposed
Aug 2018
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Aug 2025
Added to Database
About This Breach
In August 2018, Leeds Rumours Mobile, the mobile-optimized version of Leeds Rumours—a U.K.-based, independently run fan-driven South Leeds United football rumours and discussion forum—suffered a data breach that affected # users. The compromised data included email addresses and MD5 password hashes. Fan forums must adopt better hashing algorithms and enforce stricter access controls to maintain user trust and online safety.
Compromised Data Types
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Password Storage
MD5
Category
Forums, Community
Indexed On
Aug 5, 2025
Breach Type
Database
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on Leeds Rumours Mobile 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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