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April 1, 2017 Unverified Sensitive Record Hosting Directory / Information

HostSearch 2017 Data Breach Claim

In April 2017, a database attributed to web hosting directory and review platform HostSearch (hostsearch.com) was shared on hacking forums and indexed by repositories including Heroic, LeakCheck, and LeakedSource.

56.1 Thousand
Reported Records
2
Data Types
Medium
Exposure Scope
Oct 10, 2026
Last updated

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Exposed Data Types

2
  • Email addresses
  • Passwords

Record Information

Record NameHostSearch
CategoryHosting Directory / Information
CountryUnited States
Related Websitewww.hostsearch.com
Breach DateApril 1, 2017
Sourcehostsearch.com(opens in a new tab)
Last updatedOctober 10, 2026

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The dataset exposed 56,068 user records containing email addresses and plaintext passwords. Without an official breach disclosure from the site operators, the record is cataloged under unverified third-party attribution safeguards.

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