UpdateNext
Data Breach
updatenext.com602,979
Records Exposed
May 2020
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Jun 2025
Added to Database
About This Breach
In May 2020, UpdateNext, a now-defunct U.S.-based general website, suffered a data breach that affected 602,979 users. The compromised data included email addresses and plaintext passwords. To minimize the impact of breaches like this, users should enable two-factor authentication and avoid using the same password across multiple platforms.
Compromised Data Types
Country
United States
Language
English
Password Storage
Plaintext
Category
General Business
Indexed On
Jun 20, 2025
Breach Type
Database
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on UpdateNext 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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