What was exposed, when it happened, and which databases confirm it.
- accounts
- 395,044
- Breached
- January 14, 2016
- Last Update
- November 5, 2016
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What happened
In early 2016, the forum for the uTorrent BitTorrent client suffered a data breach which came to light later in the year. The database from the IP.Board based forum contained 395k accounts including usernames, email addresses and MD5 password hashes without a salt.
Compromised Info
- Email addresses
- 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 uTorrent breach?
The uTorrent breach exposed: Email addresses, Passwords, and Usernames.
When did the uTorrent breach happen?
The uTorrent breach was disclosed on January 14, 2016 and affected 395,044 records.
Am I affected by the uTorrent breach?
Search your email, phone or username at checkleaked.cc to find out whether your data appears in the uTorrent leak.