[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fqdrhwh1wsa5x":3},{"success":4,"breach":5},true,{"_id":6,"name":7,"title":8,"slug":9,"domain":10,"breachDate":11,"addedDate":12,"publishedAt":13,"modifiedDate":14,"contentUpdatedAt":15,"source":16,"sourceUrl":17,"sourceUrls":18,"pwnCount":19,"affectedCount":19,"affectedCountStatus":20,"affectedCountLowerBound":13,"affectedCountUnit":21,"hasEnglishDescription":4,"contentLocale":22,"availableLocales":23,"translations":25,"severity":28,"dataClasses":29,"description":35,"seoTitle":36,"seoDescription":37,"logoUrl":38,"isVerified":39,"isSensitive":4,"isSpamList":39,"isMalware":39,"company":40},"6a46d19a917cd7d20fce5f47","BitRewards 2020","BitRewards (2020) Alleged Data Exposure","bitrewards-2020","bitrewards.com","2020-07-01T00:00:00.000Z","2026-07-02T21:01:14.918Z",null,"2026-09-17T16:27:41.515Z","2026-09-17T16:59:18.019Z","Third party breach","https:\u002F\u002Fbitrewards.com\u002F",[17],427133,"known","email_identifiers","en",[22,24],"tr",{"en":26,"tr":27},{"slug":9},{"slug":9},"High",[30,31,32,33,34],"Email addresses","Names","Phone numbers","Password hash metadata","Passwords","\u003Cp>The BitRewards data breach is a critical account security incident under review, dated July 2020, associated with the cryptocurrency rewards, loyalty, and e-commerce incentive platform linked to the domain bitrewards.com. This record was added as a singular incident supported by 427,133 user accounts. Although some record views show higher row counts, a more conservative value was used to avoid exaggerating the number of users. The record contained email addresses, names, phone numbers, password hash information, and passwords; unsupported claims of wallet private keys, payment cards, bank accounts, or official identification documents were excluded to avoid misleading users.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Leaking Data Types and Risks\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>In the verification assessment, the name BitRewards, the domain bitrewards.com, the time of July 2020, the count of more than 427,000 accounts, and the fields of email, name, phone, and hashed password appearing together in the same incident were taken into consideration. Account security is particularly important on crypto reward and loyalty platforms; because users may also use different exchange, wallet, shopping, and reward accounts with the same email or phone. Registration was limited to supported account fields and was not expanded as if there was access to financial assets.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Verified Scope and Boundaries\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>The BitRewards data breach creates risks for users such as account takeover, crypto-themed phishing, and loyalty point fraud. The email address and phone number make it easier to reach the user via both email and text message. The name field personalizes the message. The hashed password field increases the risk of the same or weak passwords being tried on other services. Attackers may prepare fake reward claims, point withdrawals, wallet linking, account security, or campaign verification messages.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>User Groups at Risk\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>In this incident, visible data classes are sensitive because they intersect with the context of crypto and reward programs. The record was not considered to contain a private key or full payment information; however, email, phone, and password hash fields may be sufficient to target a user. Weak password usage for hashed password data, dictionary-based passwords, or passwords observed in other breaches can lead to account guessing attacks. Individuals who use the same login information across different platforms are particularly at risk.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Urgent Measures to Be Taken\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Individuals who have a BitRewards account or use the same email address in crypto, shopping, or reward programs should reset their passwords on the related account and on all accounts where the same password is used. Email, crypto exchange, wallet, shopping, payment, and social media accounts should be prioritized for checking. Multi-factor authentication should be enabled wherever possible, old sessions should be closed, and unexpected login alerts should be reviewed. Reward withdrawals, wallet linking, or account verification links should be checked through an independent channel.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Long-Term Security Strategies\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>From the perspective of institutions, the BitRewards data breach shows that account security and customer communication in reward and loyalty programs need to be protected together. Support teams should not make account changes using only email, phone, or name information. Additional verification is required for point transfers, email changes, phone updates, account recovery, and campaign validation processes. Platforms with a crypto or reward context should provide users with clear security warnings and explain how to distinguish fake wallet links and point withdrawal messages.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The BitRewards data breach record was limited to the fields supported by the scope. 427,133 accounts were recorded; higher appearing row counts were not directly written as the number of unique users. The record did not include claims of wallet private keys, payment cards, bank accounts, or official ID data. Nevertheless, the combination of email, phone, name, and hashed password poses a critical account security risk. The crypto reward context may cause attackers to make their messages appear more attractive and urgent.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Record Control and User Action\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>The overall risk level has been assessed as critical; because the BitRewards data breach combines account ID, phone, and hashed password fields with the context of cryptocurrency rewards. The most practical steps for users searching for the BitRewards data breach are not to reuse the same password, enable additional verification on email and crypto accounts, independently verify reward or wallet links, not to trust code requests received via phone, and to carefully review messages prepared with old account information. The report has been prepared to explain the real account security impact without adding unsupported financial claims.\u003C\u002Fp>","BitRewards (2020) Alleged Data Exposure (427.1 Thousand Email Identifiers)","BitRewards (2020) Alleged Data Exposure. 427.1 Thousand email identifiers are reported. Reported data: Email addresses, Names, Phone numbers. Review the…","\u002Fuploads\u002Flogo\u002Fbitrewards-2020.svg",false,{"name":41,"sector":42,"country":43,"website":10,"websiteArchiveUrl":44,"websiteStatus":44,"websiteCheckedAt":13},"BitRewards","Cryptocurrency rewards \u002F Loyalty platform","Global",""]