What was exposed, when it happened, and which databases confirm it.
- accounts
- 13,258,797
- Breached
- June 2, 2013
- Last Update
- May 22, 2021
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What happened
In June 2013, the Taiwanese website Yam.com suffered a data breach which was shared to a popular hacking forum in 2021. The data included 13 million unique email addresses alongside names, usernames, phone numbers, physical addresses, dates of birth and unsalted MD5 password hashes.
Compromised Info
- Dates of birth
- Email addresses
- Names
- Passwords
- Phone numbers
- Physical addresses
- 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
- Dehashed— linked via domain matching
- HIBP
FAQ
What was leaked in the Yam breach?
The Yam breach exposed: Dates of birth, Email addresses, Names, Passwords, Phone numbers, Physical addresses, and Usernames.
When did the Yam breach happen?
The Yam breach was disclosed on June 2, 2013 and affected 13,258,797 records.
Am I affected by the Yam breach?
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