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April 28, 2018 Verified Education technology platform

Chegg Data Breach

The Chegg data breach is related to unauthorized access to user data in the Chegg ecosystem, known for educational technology and textbook rental services, in April 2018.

39.7 Million
Reported Records
6
Data Types
Critical
Severity
Yes
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Exposed Data Types

6
Email addresses
Names
Passwords
Phone numbers
Physical addresses
Usernames

Additional Information

Added DateAugust 16, 2019
Breach DateApril 28, 2018
Domainchegg.com
SourceVerified breach record
Last Content UpdateJuly 18, 2026

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Company Information

Company NameChegg
SectorEducation technology platform
CountryUnited States
Websitechegg.com

Risk Level

Critical

The reported impact exceeds 1 million and falls within the critical severity band.

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