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Renren Data Breach

What was exposed, when it happened, and which databases confirm it.

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6,056,988
Breached
December 1, 2011

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What happened

In December 2011, Renren, a popular Chinese social media platform, experienced a data breach compromising the email addresses and passwords of approximately 4.7 million users. The credentials were stored in plaintext, exposing the sensitive information of affected individuals.

Compromised Info

  • email
  • password

Attestation

Four independent databases catalog this breach and they do not always agree. Each lane below is one source’s own count.

HIBP4,766,112
DEHASHED4,766,112
LEAKCHECK6,056,988
VIGILANTE4,768,600

Sources & Link Methods

  • LeakCheck— linked via domain match to Dehashed
  • Dehashed

FAQ

What was leaked in the Renren breach?

The Renren breach exposed: email and password.

When did the Renren breach happen?

The Renren breach was disclosed on December 1, 2011 and affected 6,056,988 records.

Am I affected by the Renren breach?

Search your email, phone or username at checkleaked.cc to find out whether your data appears in the Renren leak.

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