[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f3iqexfv63bc49":3},{"success":4,"breach":5},true,{"_id":6,"name":7,"title":8,"slug":7,"domain":9,"breachDate":10,"addedDate":11,"modifiedDate":12,"contentUpdatedAt":13,"source":14,"sourceUrl":15,"sourceUrls":16,"pwnCount":18,"affectedCount":18,"affectedCountStatus":19,"affectedCountLowerBound":20,"affectedCountUnit":21,"hasEnglishDescription":4,"severity":22,"dataClasses":23,"description":27,"seoTitle":28,"seoTitleEn":29,"seoDescription":28,"seoDescriptionEn":30,"logoUrl":31,"isVerified":4,"isSensitive":32,"isSpamList":32,"isMalware":32,"company":33},"68e3266eda11adda4882511a","bleach-anime-forum","Bleach Anime Forum Data Breach","bleachanime.org","2015-01-01T00:00:00.000Z","2023-11-29T06:22:50.000Z","2026-07-09T16:43:07.070Z","2026-07-18T23:44:39.982Z","Third party breach","https:\u002F\u002Fdatabreach.com\u002Fbreach\u002Fbleachanime.org-2015",[15,17],"https:\u002F\u002Fnullivo.com\u002Fbreach\u002Fbleachanime",143711,"known",null,"unknown","High",[24,25,26],"Email addresses","Passwords","Usernames","\u003Cp>The Bleach Anime Forum data breach is related to the exposure of membership records on an independent fan forum built around the Bleach anime series, which is no longer active. The breach is recorded with a date of January 1, 2015, and the verified number of accounts is around 143,711. These records belong to the community site with the domain name bleachanime.org; it does not constitute a direct breach claim against the anime brand's publishers, official distribution channels, or other fan communities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact of the breach arises from the exposure of users' login credentials together. When email addresses, usernames, and salted MD5 password hashes are included in the same dataset, attackers may attempt to match the old forum account with other accounts. The fact that the password field is not in plain text does not completely eliminate the risk; because the MD5 family can be tried quickly, weak or reused passwords can become guessable over time. Therefore, the risk persists if the same password is used elsewhere, even if the forum account is closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Leaking Data Types and Risks\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Verified data classes are email addresses, usernames, and passwords. A username, especially when linked to pseudonyms used for a long time on forums, can lead to matching a person's profiles across different communities. The email address, on the other hand, is a direct point of contact for password reset messages, fake security alerts, and personalized phishing attempts. When these two fields are combined with a password hash, the risk of account takeover increases significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Storing passwords in salted MD5 format includes a measure that reduces the direct appearance of the same output for accounts with the same password; however, MD5 is not considered a strong password storage method according to current standards. Short passwords, those containing dictionary words, or passwords previously used on other sites can be tried by attackers. Therefore, users need to consider not only their Bleach Anime Forum account but also any other accounts created with the same email or username.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Verified Scope and Boundaries\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>The verified scope for this record is limited to 143,711 accounts. The exposed fields are email addresses, usernames, and password hashes. Name, phone number, physical address, IP address, payment information, private message, or date of birth are not included among the verified data classes for this record. This limitation is important to accurately convey the impact of the breach; because including unsupported fields misleads the user.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the incident is dated 2015, some users may have already forgotten their accounts. Nevertheless, passwords used on old accounts, if reused on other services, pose a current security risk. Additionally, the fact that the breach was added to confirmed records years later indicates that there is a time gap between the date the data was first leaked and the date it became widely known. These two dates should not be confused when planning user actions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>User Groups at Risk\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>The riskiest group consists of people who had memberships on bleachanime.org before 2015 and used the same password on other forums, social networks, gaming accounts, or email accounts. It is common for the same nickname to be used for years in old anime and manga communities; this can make it easier to link different profiles. The likelihood of a breach may be higher, especially if simple password patterns were preferred in accounts created at a young age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if a community account is no longer active, users should not underestimate the risk. Closed or forgotten forums can still be valuable to attackers; because old passwords can be tried on other services and email addresses can be used in targeted messages. Users who have been using the same email address for years, do not use a password manager, or create similar password variations should evaluate this record more carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Urgent Measures to Be Taken\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>The first step for users affected by this breach should be to identify the password they used during the Bleach Anime Forum period and the accounts where this password was reused. If the same or a similar password is still being used on another account, it should be changed immediately. Priority should be given to email accounts, social media, gaming platforms, payable services, and work accounts. Creating a unique and long password for each account greatly limits potential brute-force attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Users should be careful about messages that appear to be fake password resets, old forum notifications, anime content invitations, or security alerts because their email addresses have been exposed. Instead of logging in through incoming links, they should go directly to the relevant service, avoid opening unexpected files, and update account recovery options. Two-factor authentication should be enabled on critical accounts, and if possible, app-based or hardware authentication options should be preferred instead of SMS.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Long-Term Security Strategies\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>The Bleach Anime Forum incident shows that old accounts on niche community sites should also be part of one's personal security inventory. Users should regularly review forums, gaming communities, and hobby sites that they no longer use. Accounts that can be closed should be closed, for accounts that cannot be closed, unique passwords should be used, and profile information should be stripped of unnecessary details. If the same nickname must be used everywhere, it should be known that this increases visibility and matching risk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the corporate side, it should not be forgotten that employees may have registered for old communities with their corporate email instead of personal email. Organizations should implement leaked password checks, multi-factor authentication, rules preventing password reuse, and awareness trainings together. Even a seemingly small fan forum breach can have more serious consequences if the same credentials are used on work accounts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Record Control and User Action\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>The fact that a match is seen with the email address in this record indicates that the user had an account on bleachanime.org around 2015 or that the email address associated with that account is present in the dataset. The most correct action to take after the match is to completely abandon the password patterns used during that period and update other accounts where the same password might have been used one by one. Even if the password is no longer remembered, one should act assuming the old and recurring password patterns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A match does not necessarily mean that the password was obtained in plain text; however, the exposure of the password hash is a sufficient security warning. When users implement a unique password, two-factor authentication, and careful email checking together, they can significantly reduce the risk of account takeover and phishing resulting from this breach. Even if an old forum membership seems insignificant, the risk remains relevant when the same email and password habits are carried over to other accounts.\u003C\u002Fp>","","Bleach Anime Forum Data Breach (143.7 Thousand Reported Records)","Bleach Anime Forum Data Breach. 143.7 Thousand reported records were reported. Reported data: Email addresses, Passwords, Usernames. Review the scope, risks…","\u002Fuploads\u002Flogo\u002Fbleachanime_org.webp",false,{"name":34,"sector":35,"country":28,"website":9,"websiteArchiveUrl":28,"websiteStatus":28,"websiteCheckedAt":20},"Bleach Anime Forum","Anime community forum"]