Breach occurred 2014-02-16Verified

Kickstarter data breach

kickstarter.com

What happened

In February 2014, the crowdfunding platform Kickstarter announced they'd suffered a data breach. The breach contained almost 5.2 million unique email addresses, usernames and salted SHA1 hashes of passwords.

5,176,463 accounts affected

Breach date 2014-02-16

Data exposed

Email addressesPasswords

Frequently asked questions

When did the Kickstarter data breach happen?

The Kickstarter data breach occurred on February 16, 2014. It was added to Have I Been Pwned's breach catalog on October 6, 2017.

How many accounts were affected by the Kickstarter breach?

5,176,463 accounts were affected by the Kickstarter data breach, according to Have I Been Pwned's records.

What data was exposed in the Kickstarter breach?

The Kickstarter breach exposed the following data types: Email addresses, Passwords.

Is the Kickstarter breach verified?

Yes. Have I Been Pwned has verified the Kickstarter breach, meaning there's confirmed evidence the exposed data is genuine and tied to real accounts.

How do I check if my email was affected by the Kickstarter breach?

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