952,380
Records Exposed
Apr 2020
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Jun 2025
Added to Database
About This Breach
In April 2020, Poloniex, a US based cryptocurrency exchange and fintech platform, suffered a data breach affecting nearly 1 million records. The exposed data includes over 950,000 unique email addresses and plaintext passwords. Breaches involving financial platforms pose significant risks of fraud and unauthorized account access. Strong encryption and strict cybersecurity protocols are vital to protect user assets and maintain trust.
Compromised Data Types
Country
United States
Language
English
Password Storage
Plaintext
Category
Cryptocurrency, Financial
Indexed On
Jun 25, 2025
Breach Type
Database
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on Poloniex 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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