What was exposed, when it happened, and which databases confirm it.
- accounts
- 5,789
- Breached
- December 19, 2013
- Last Update
- July 6, 2014
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What happened
In December 2013, the vBulletin forum for the social engineering site known as "AstroPID" was breached and leaked publicly. The site provided tips on fraudulently obtaining goods and services, often by providing a legitimate "PID" or Product Information Description. The breach resulted in nearly 6k user accounts and over 220k private messages between forum members being exposed.
Compromised Info
- Email addresses
- Instant messenger identities
- IP addresses
- Names
- Passwords
- Private messages
- Usernames
- Website activity
Attestation
Four independent databases catalog this breach and they do not always agree. Each lane below is one source’s own count.
Sources & Link Methods
- HIBP
FAQ
What was leaked in the AstroPID breach?
The AstroPID breach exposed: Email addresses, Instant messenger identities, IP addresses, Names, Passwords, Private messages, Usernames, and Website activity.
When did the AstroPID breach happen?
The AstroPID breach was disclosed on December 19, 2013 and affected 5,789 records.
Am I affected by the AstroPID breach?
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