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Massive Data Breach at Paidwork Exposes 23 Million User Records

Massive Data Breach at Paidwork Exposes 23 Million User Records

First seen 10 Aug 2026, 01:15 UTC • •

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ThreatCluster •August 11, 2026 at 00:22 UTC
  • •Over 23 million user records exposed in the Paidwork data breach.
  • •Leaked data includes sensitive personal information and bank details.
  • •Paidwork is investigating the breach and advising users to take protective measures.

A significant data breach at Paidwork, an online earnings platform, has exposed personal information from over 23 million user accounts. Hackers claimed to have obtained this data in March 2026 and later offered it for sale. The leaked database contains sensitive information including names, email addresses, phone numbers, physical addresses, dates of birth, bank account details, and hashed passwords. The breach was confirmed by the data breach notification service Have I Been Pwned, which added the incident to its database on July 19, 2026. Paidwork is currently investigating the breach and working with external security specialists to protect affected accounts. Users are advised to monitor their accounts and take precautions against potential identity theft.

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2026-03-01
Hackers claim to have obtained Paidwork data
Cybercriminals announced they had accessed user data from Paidwork and offered it for sale.
foxnews.com
2026-07-19
Have I Been Pwned adds Paidwork breach to database
The data breach notification service confirmed the exposure of over 23 million unique email addresses from Paidwork.
foxnews.com
2026-08-10
Paidwork confirms breach and ongoing investigation
Paidwork announced it is actively investigating the breach and taking steps to protect affected accounts.
foxnews.com

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