What was exposed, when it happened, and which databases confirm it.
- accounts
- 72,004
- Breached
- July 9, 2024
- Last Update
- July 10, 2024
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What happened
In July 2024, hacktivists published almost 2GB of data taken from The Heritage Foundation and their media arm, The Daily Signal. The data contained 72k unique email addresses, primarily used for commenting on articles (along with names, IP addresses and the comments left) and by content contributors (along with usernames and passwords stored as either MD5 or phpass hashes).
Compromised Info
- Email addresses
- IP addresses
- Names
- Passwords
- Usernames
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 TheHeritageFoundation breach?
The TheHeritageFoundation breach exposed: Email addresses, IP addresses, Names, Passwords, and Usernames.
When did the TheHeritageFoundation breach happen?
The TheHeritageFoundation breach was disclosed on July 9, 2024 and affected 72,004 records.
Am I affected by the TheHeritageFoundation breach?
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