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Unix.com Forums Alleged Data Exposure
In May 2021, an alleged database leak impacting the Unix.com Forums (unix.com) was identified by breach monitoring platforms, exposing approximately 168,848 user records due to reported firewall misconfigurations.
168.8 Thousand
Email Identifiers
5
Data Types
High
Exposure Scope
Oct 9, 2026
Last updated
Exposed Data Types
5- Dates of birth
- Email addresses
- IP addresses
- Passwords
- Usernames
About This Record
The exposed data included usernames, email addresses, IP addresses, birth dates, and MD5-hashed passwords. In the absence of an official administrative disclosure, this record remains cataloged as an unverified forum incident.
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