12,890
Records Exposed
Jun 2022
Date of Breach
Database,Combolist
Breach Type
Feb 2026
Added to Database
About This Breach
In June 2022, data was shared via a prominent hacking forum involving TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language), a now-defunct U.K.-based site operated as TEFLINK that offered certifications for individuals wishing to teach English abroad. The exposure affected 12,890 individuals and included email addresses and plaintext passwords.
Compromised Data Types
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Password Storage
Plaintext
Category
Education
Indexed On
Feb 5, 2026
Breach Type
Database,Combolist
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) 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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