Adult FriendFinder (2015)

In 2015, Adult FriendFinder experienced a significant data breach, resulting in the exposure of 3,867,997 user records. This sensitive information included personally identifiable details such as dates of birth, email addresses, gender, physical addresses, IP addresses, and even more private data like races, relationship statuses, sexual orientations, spoken languages, and usernames.

The breach raised concerns about the privacy and security of personal data stored on online platforms. The leaked information could potentially be used for identity theft, phishing scams, stalking, or other malicious activities. The incident highlighted the importance of strong data protection measures and responsible handling of user information by online businesses.