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January 1, 2016 Sensitive Record Security Challenges / Community

Hacker.org Data Breach Claim - Unverified

In January 2016, a user database from coding challenge and security puzzle platform Hacker.org ( hacker.org ) was leaked online and indexed by LeakedSource.

4.6 Thousand
Reported Records
3
Data Types
Low
Exposure Scope
No
Verification

Exposed Data Types

3
Email addresses
Usernames
Passwords

Additional Information

Added DateJuly 2, 2026
Breach DateJanuary 1, 2016
Domainhacker.org
SourceUnsupported attributed dataset with no authenticated incident source
Last Content UpdateJuly 29, 2026

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Record Information

Record NameHacker Community Online
CategorySecurity Challenges / Community
Related Websitewww.hacker.org

Risk Level

Low

This breach carries a low level of risk.

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