Breach registry
Emotet Data Breach
What was exposed, when it happened, and which databases confirm it.
- accounts
- 4,324,770
- Breached
- January 27, 2021
- Last Update
- January 5, 2022
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What happened
In January 2021, the FBI in partnership with the Dutch NHTCU, German BKA and other international law enforcement agencies brought down the world's most dangerous malware: Emotet. The agencies obtained data collected by the malware and provided impacted email addresses to HIBP so that impacted individuals and domain owners could assess their exposure. Read more about the takedown and recommended actions.
Compromised Info
- Email addresses
- Passwords
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 Emotet breach?
The Emotet breach exposed: Email addresses and Passwords.
When did the Emotet breach happen?
The Emotet breach was disclosed on January 27, 2021 and affected 4,324,770 records.
Am I affected by the Emotet breach?
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