Patron.ws
Data Breach
www.patron.ws50,033
Records Exposed
Aug 2018
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Jul 2025
Added to Database
About This Breach
In August 2018, Patron.ws, a now-defunct U.S.-based informational website that allowed members to post articles, upload content, and edit pages, suffered a data breach that affected 50,033 users. The compromised data included email addresses and plaintext passwords. Users should immediately change any reused credentials, as plaintext storage presents a serious security risk.
Compromised Data Types
Country
United States
Language
English
Password Storage
Plaintext
Category
Information, Entertainment
Indexed On
Jul 11, 2025
Breach Type
Database
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on Patron.ws 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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