[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f1esqekubseo2a":3},{"success":4,"breach":5},true,{"_id":6,"name":7,"title":8,"slug":7,"domain":9,"breachDate":10,"addedDate":11,"publishedAt":12,"modifiedDate":13,"contentUpdatedAt":14,"source":15,"sourceUrl":16,"sourceUrls":17,"pwnCount":18,"affectedCount":18,"affectedCountStatus":19,"affectedCountLowerBound":12,"affectedCountUnit":20,"hasEnglishDescription":4,"contentLocale":21,"availableLocales":22,"translations":24,"severity":27,"dataClasses":28,"description":31,"seoTitle":32,"seoDescription":33,"logoUrl":34,"isVerified":35,"isSensitive":35,"isSpamList":35,"isMalware":35,"company":36},"6a455bca1f5cab4ec8ce5f47","todotorrents","TodoTorrents Alleged Data Exposure","todotorrents.org","2023-06-01T00:00:00.000Z","2026-07-01T18:26:17.356Z",null,"2026-09-17T16:27:41.515Z","2026-07-27T16:11:14.687Z","Third party breach","",[],519527,"known","email_identifiers","en",[21,23],"tr",{"en":25,"tr":26},{"slug":7},{"slug":7},"High",[29,30],"Email addresses","Passwords","\u003Cp>TodoTorrents is known as a torrent link and sharing platform focused on Spanish content. This record represents the alleged data breach associated with TodoTorrents, dated to mid-2023. In open-source breach records, the event appears with 519,527 entries, while some lists show a close value such as 522,683. This difference may originate from raw lines, cleaned unique records, or domain variants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Leaking Data Types and Risks\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>The most significant data categories for the incident are email addresses and plain text passwords. When these two fields are found together, the risk directly translates to account takeover. If a user has used the password they used on TodoTorrents on other platforms as well, attackers may try the same email and password combination on email, social media, gaming, forum, shopping, and payment accounts. Therefore, the record has been assessed with High severity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main types of verifiable data are email addresses and passwords. Records indicating that passwords exist in plain text are particularly critical. A plain text password means that an attacker can read the password directly without any cracking process and try it on other services. The email address also provides a sufficient key to identify the user and target password attempts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unverified person counts, data fields, and threat-actor claims are not treated as part of the public incident scope. This way, the user is not given more certainty than necessary. However, even just the email and plain text password combination is high-risk. Especially since torrent and forum users can use the same nickname, email, or password pattern across multiple platforms, the impact of the incident can extend beyond the TodoTorrents account.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Verified Scope and Boundaries\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>In the sources, the name TodoTorrents can be seen with both the todotorrents.org and todotorrents.com variants. The incident date is based on the earliest technical activity that can be verified from public sources. In the description, this date range is expressed as mid-2023.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This approach aims to show uncertainty in a controlled manner rather than hide it. From the user's perspective, the practical risk depends more on the class of data exposed than the exact date. When email and plaintext passwords are found together, the incident being dated June or July 2023 does not change the security recommendations. Password changes, removing reused passwords, and two-factor authentication are still fundamental measures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>User Groups at Risk\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Before adding a new record, a duplication check was performed among existing records using the variants TodoTorrents, Todo Torrents, todotorrents.org, and todotorrents.com. Since there is no existing breach with the same title, record key, or domain name, the record has been accepted as unique. Existing torrent platform records represent different services and different incidents; therefore, TodoTorrents has not been merged with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Open source records support each other in the data categories of name, domain name, approximate number of records, mid-2023 date, and plain text password by email. However, no comprehensive official statement has been found from the platform operator confirming all technical details and the number of affected users. Therefore, the verification status has been kept limited. The record has been added with a cautious approach and is limited to verifiable fields.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the password used on the TodoTorrents account is repeated elsewhere, the biggest risk for the user is a credential stuffing attack. Attackers try the email and password pair on many services using automated tools. A successful login attempt, especially if it occurs on an email account, can lead to larger compromises through the password reset processes of other accounts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The context of the torrent platform can also pose a privacy risk. The user may not want their association with this platform to be known. Attackers can send targeted messages using the email address, old password, or platform name. These messages may involve themes of copyright, account closure, payment, verification, or embarrassment. Knowing the old password does not mean the attacker has access to current devices or the email account; however, if the password is reused, a real risk arises.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul> \u003Cli>The password used on TodoTorrents should be changed on all services.\u003C\u002Fli> \u003Cli>Main accounts used especially for email and password resetting should be prioritized.\u003C\u002Fli> \u003Cli>The same or similar password patterns should be abandoned.\u003C\u002Fli> \u003Cli>A unique password manager password should be used for each account.\u003C\u002Fli> \u003Cli>It should be enabled on services that support two-factor authentication.\u003C\u002Fli> \u003Cli>Threats or copyright messages containing the old password should not be paid.\u003C\u002Fli> \u003Cli>Login links should be opened by typing the domain name in the address bar, not from the email.\u003C\u002Fli> \u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>The claim that the password is in plain text makes this record more serious than a simple email list leak. Even a hashed password can be cracked if it is protected with a weak algorithm; however, with a plain text password, the attacker does not need to wait. The person who has the data can immediately read the password and try it on other systems. Therefore, users should not delay changing their passwords.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Urgent Measures to Be Taken\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Making small changes to the old password when changing it is not safe. Attackers automatically try variations of the old password with a year, punctuation mark, or platform name added at the end. A secure password is a random and long value that is not derived from the previous password. Therefore, using a password manager is the most practical solution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Torrent platforms can be associated with users' content access habits and online preferences. This has not been included in the description because content history or download records have not been verified. However, even the combination of platform name, email, and password can indicate that a user is associated with a specific community. This information can be used in targeted blackmail or phishing messages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Users may see themes such as legal threats, copyright claims, membership termination, or account verification in such messages. Even if the message appears real, links should not be clicked, attachments should not be opened, and payments should not be made. The appearance of an old password in the message may cause panic; however, this is usually just a copy of old breach data. Users should follow security steps and keep the threat as evidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The TodoTorrents incident shows that even small or niche platforms need to implement basic security standards for password storage. Passwords should not be stored in plain text and should be secured using strong and up-to-date password hashing algorithms. Admin panels, database backups, and user export tools should only be accessible with authorized and verified accounts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In case of a suspected breach, user passwords must be forcibly reset, active sessions should be terminated, and users must be clearly informed about which data categories may have been affected. Sending only a general security message to the user is not sufficient. Risks such as password reuse, email account prioritization, fake copyright messages, and phishing should be explicitly explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Long-Term Security Strategies\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>The TodoTorrents data breach is a breach record associated with the Spanish torrent platform TodoTorrents, reported to have affected approximately 519,527 user accounts in mid-2023. The main types of data reported to be exposed are email addresses and plain text passwords. This combination poses a risk of account takeover and unauthorized access on other services for users who reuse passwords.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The record has not been marked as verified because there is no official primary confirmation. Nevertheless, the domain name, date, number of records, and data categories have been added to inform users, as they consistently appear in open breach records. TodoTorrents users should change their old passwords on all services, especially protect their email accounts, enable two-factor authentication, and be cautious of threat messages using the platform's name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old torrent platform accounts are usually forgotten; however, attackers do not forget these accounts. Email and password pairs can circulate again for years. Even if the user thinks they no longer use the same password, the risk continues if they use similar variations. Additionally, the old email address may still be defined as a recovery address on current accounts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For long-term protection, users should take an inventory of their accounts, completely abandon old passwords, strongly protect their main email account, and use a separate email for torrent or forum accounts if possible. Unused accounts should be closed, and if they cannot be closed, a random unique password should be assigned and sessions should be cleared. This way, an old data set becomes useless in future attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The observation of two close record values around 519 thousand and 522 thousand for TodoTorrents does not mean that the incident is fabricated. Different counting methods may exist for such records, such as total number of rows, number of unique emails, number of cleaned users, and removal of corrupted rows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Record Control and User Action\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>The most important point from the user's perspective is not that the integer appears in several thousand different ways, but that the data category consists of email and plain text password. This combination is directly usable for an attacker. Therefore, even if the TodoTorrents account is no longer in use, all accounts where the same password may have been used should be checked for security purposes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes. The fact that an account is no longer active does not prevent the leaked email and password from being tried elsewhere. If the user continues to use the old password on a different platform, the risk persists. Additionally, old email addresses can remain as recovery addresses on current accounts. Therefore, even if the old torrent account is closed, the password history and recovery settings should be reviewed.\u003C\u002Fp>","TodoTorrents Alleged Data Exposure (519.5 Thousand Email Identifiers)","TodoTorrents Alleged Data Exposure. 519.5 Thousand email identifiers are reported. Reported data: Email addresses, Passwords. Review the scope, risks, and…","\u002Fuploads\u002Flogo\u002Ftodotorrents_official.png",false,{"name":37,"sector":38,"country":39,"website":9,"websiteArchiveUrl":16,"websiteStatus":16,"websiteCheckedAt":12},"TodoTorrents","Torrenting","Spain"]