What was exposed, when it happened, and which databases confirm it.
- accounts
- 2,536,723
- Breached
- May 1, 2023
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What happened
In May 2023, FreeCycle, a nonprofit organization, suffered a data breach that resulted in the exposure of email addresses, hashed passwords, and usernames of over 2.5 million users. The breach was detected and reported by FreeCycle on August 30, 2023, when they notified their users about the incident. Although they reassured users that no further personal information was compromised, the breach affected a significant number of subscribers globally. Following the breach notification, a portion of the compromised data was published online in 2024.
Compromised Info
- hashed_password
- username
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
- LeakCheck
- Dehashed— linked via domain match to LeakCheck
FAQ
What was leaked in the Freecycle.org breach?
The Freecycle.org breach exposed: email, hashed_password, and username.
When did the Freecycle.org breach happen?
The Freecycle.org breach was disclosed on May 1, 2023 and affected 2,536,723 records.
Am I affected by the Freecycle.org breach?
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