What was exposed, when it happened, and which databases confirm it.
- accounts
- 40,256
- Breached
- February 11, 2015
- Last Update
- February 12, 2015
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What happened
In February 2015, the Swedish forum known as Flashback had sensitive internal data on 40k members published via the tabloid newspaper Aftonbladet. The data was allegedly sold to them via Researchgruppen (The Research Group) who have a history of exposing otherwise anonymous users, primarily those who they believe participate in "troll like" behaviour. The compromised data includes social security numbers, home and email addresses.
Compromised Info
- Email addresses
- Government issued IDs
- Physical addresses
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 Flashback breach?
The Flashback breach exposed: Email addresses, Government issued IDs, and Physical addresses.
When did the Flashback breach happen?
The Flashback breach was disclosed on February 11, 2015 and affected 40,256 records.
Am I affected by the Flashback breach?
Search your email, phone or username at checkleaked.cc to find out whether your data appears in the Flashback leak.