Forbes Data Breach
The Forbes data breach affected approximately 1,057,819 user records according to the record dated February 15, 2014. The listed fields are email addresses, passwords, user website URLs, and usernames.
Exposed Data Types
4- Email addresses
- Passwords
- User website URLs
- Usernames
About This Breach
Email addresses and passwords can be tested against other services when credentials were reused. Usernames and website URLs can make business, publishing, or subscription-themed messages more personal and persuasive.
A match in the Forbes record means that the queried email address or username appears in the dataset; it does not prove a current account takeover. Use unique passwords, reduce unnecessary contact details on public profiles, and verify subscription requests through official channels.
Verification and editorial method
LeakData compares the incident name, date, affected-record count, and exposed data types with accessible sources. Unverified fields are not presented as facts, and records are updated when new evidence becomes available.
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