MemeChat
What Happened
In mid-2022, "the ultimate hub of memes" MemeChat suffered a data breach that exposed 7.4M records. Alleged to be due to a misconfigured Elasticsearch instance, the data contained 4.3M unique email addresses alongside usernames.
Compromised Data
Recommended Actions
Monitor for Suspicious Activity
Watch for unusual login attempts, spam and phishing emails.
Breach Overview
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Affected Accounts:
4.3 million
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Breach Occurred:
June 2022
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Added to HIBP:
29 Oct 2023
Recommended Actions
Change Your Password
If you haven't changed your MemeChat password since 2022, do so immediately.
Enable Two-Factor Authentication
Add an extra layer of security to your account.
Check Other Accounts
If you used the same password elsewhere, change those too.
Monitor for Suspicious Activity
Watch for unusual login attempts or messages from your account.
