Learnable Data Breach
The 2021 Learnable data breach occurred in January 2021 when user databases belonging to Learnable (learnable.com), the online web development, design, and programming course platform founded by SitePoint, were compromised and leaked online.
Exposed Data Types
6- Email addresses
- Usernames
- Names
- Passwords
- IP addresses
- Geographic locations
About This Breach
What information was compromised in the Learnable incident?
The leaked TSV user export encompasses over 1.02 million registered member and developer identities. Verified data classes include:
- Personal & Profile Identifiers: Member full names, usernames, professional biographies, and avatar image paths.
- Security Credentials: Primary email addresses and bcrypt-hashed passwords.
- Network & Location Metadata: Registration and last login IP addresses, timezones, and regional location designations.
- Account Telemetry: Account creation, modification, and last visit timestamps.
How many accounts were affected?
Standardized RFC 5322 ASCII canonical verification confirmed 1,020,162 unique valid email addresses across 1,020,959 member records.
Security advisory & personal identity protection
While passwords were protected via bcrypt hashing, the exposure of real names, usernames, and IP addresses exposes developers and designers to targeted social engineering and credential stuffing. Affected users should:
- Update credentials on any platforms where identical passwords may have been used.
- Enable hardware or app-based multi-factor authentication (MFA) on technical and repository portals.
Verification and editorial method
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