Breach registry
Kaixin001 Data Breach
What was exposed, when it happened, and which databases confirm it.
- accounts
- 8,288,287
- Breached
- October 1, 2011
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What happened
In October 2011, the Chinese social media website Kaixin001 experienced a data breach affecting 8.2 million members. The attackers were able to exfiltrate sensitive information including email addresses, usernames, and plaintext passwords. It was determined that the credentials were acquired through brute force attacks rather than a direct database infiltration.
Compromised Info
- username
- password
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
- Dehashed
FAQ
What was leaked in the Kaixin001 breach?
The Kaixin001 breach exposed: username, email, and password.
When did the Kaixin001 breach happen?
The Kaixin001 breach was disclosed on October 1, 2011 and affected 8,288,287 records.
Am I affected by the Kaixin001 breach?
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