What was exposed, when it happened, and which databases confirm it.
- accounts
- 16,992
- Breached
- January 10, 2014
- Last Update
- July 6, 2014
Were you caught in this breach?
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What happened
In January 2014, one of the largest communities of Eastern Europe cybercriminals known as "Verified" was hacked. The breach exposed nearly 17k users of the vBulletin forum including their personal messages and other potentially personally identifiable information.
Compromised Info
- Email addresses
- Historical passwords
- IP addresses
- Passwords
- Private messages
- Usernames
- Website activity
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 Verified breach?
The Verified breach exposed: Email addresses, Historical passwords, IP addresses, Passwords, Private messages, Usernames, and Website activity.
When did the Verified breach happen?
The Verified breach was disclosed on January 10, 2014 and affected 16,919 records.
Am I affected by the Verified breach?
Search your email, phone or username at checkleaked.cc to find out whether your data appears in the Verified leak.