DATA EXPOSURE INCIDENT

Life360 Data Breach


Status: Confirmed

442K+Records
Mar, 2024Breach
7/20/24Data Posted
5/10Severity
LowThreat Level

Breach Intelligence Summary


Entity: Life360 · Actor: Unknown · Source: Have I Been Pwned / ObscureIQ intelligence

Attack: Data Scraping via Automated scraping

Timeline: Breach (Mar, 2024) · Reported (Jul, 2024) · Leak (7/20/24)

Exposure: 442K+ records · Email, Names, Phone numbers

Status: Confirmed · Risk: Low (Phishing / SIM swap)

Summary

In July 2024 data scraped from a misconfigured Life360 API was posted online after being obtained several months earlier. The records included 443k unique email addresses and in most cases corresponding names and phone numbers (some records were null or obfuscated). Life360 promptly notified impacted users after the incident was discovered.

About Life360

Life360 is the organization affected by this breach. User data may have been generated through account creation, service usage, or business operations.

If you have interacted with Life360 in any capacity, your data may be included in this breach.

Threat Actor: Unknown

The threat actor responsible for this breach has not been publicly identified or confirmed at this time.

Reported or suspected access method:
  • Automated scraping

Breach Exploitation Status

Threat Activity:
Low
Signal
Status
Dark web marketplace listings
Unknown
Credential stuffing list overlap
Possible
Phishing campaign relevance
Unknown
Ransomware affiliate crossover
Unknown
Law enforcement investigation visibility
Unknown

Data Longevity:
1–3 years

Email addresses and usernames persist but credentials may rotate. Phishing risk remains elevated during this window.

Data Points Exposed

Data observed in the leaked dataset:
Email
Names
Phone numbers
Not confirmed in dataset:
Passwords (plaintext)
Social Security Numbers
Payment card data

Dark Web Verification

Status: Confirmed

  • Dataset containing approximately 442K+ records has been identified in breach intelligence sources.
  • The data is indexed and searchable across breach notification platforms.

Impact

This breach carries low risk due to the nature of exposed data fields and the scale of affected records.

Primary downstream threats include:
  • Targeted phishing referencing Life360 accounts or services
  • SIM-swap attempts where phone numbers are present
  • Data broker enrichment and resale

Recommendations for Impacted Individuals

If you believe your information may be included:

Check Your Exposure
If you are an ObscureIQ client, this breach has been indexed into your exposure profile.
Non-clients may request a breach impact review.
Expect Targeted Phishing
Watch for messages referencing:
Life360 account updates
Password reset requests
Verify directly through official channels.
Secure Your Email and MFA
Enable MFA immediately on email first, then financial platforms.
Email compromise is often the first pivot point.
Rotate Reused Passwords
Change any credentials shared with your Life360 account across other services.
Monitor Financial Accounts
Monitor accounts associated with your exposed email for unauthorized activity.
Suppress Personal Data
Remove exposed addresses, phone numbers, and enrichment data from broker networks and search engines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in the Life360 data breach?

In Mar, 2024, Life360 experienced a data breach that resulted in the exposure of approximately 442K+ records containing personal information.

What data was exposed in the Life360 breach?

The exposed data includes Email, Names, Phone numbers.

How many records were affected in the Life360 breach?

Approximately 442K+ records were affected based on current breach intelligence.

Is the Life360 breach confirmed?

Yes. This breach is treated as confirmed based on data observed in breach intelligence platforms.

Is the Life360 breach data being used by criminals?

Data circulation has been reported across breach-sharing channels. Downstream exploitation risk exists based on the nature of the exposed fields.

What should I do if I was affected by the Life360 breach?

Rotate passwords associated with Life360, enable multi-factor authentication on email and financial accounts, and monitor for suspicious activity.

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Corporate Accountability

Organizations that collect personal data have a duty to implement reasonable safeguards and to notify affected individuals when breaches occur.

Scope assessments may evolve as investigations continue. Users should not rely solely on early estimates when making risk decisions.

ObscureIQ Advisory

We combine proprietary dark web access with commercial and restricted breach intelligence to verify exposure and assess real-world risk.

If you are:
  • A public-facing individual
  • A high-profile executive
  • A customer of Life360
  • Or simply concerned about credential reuse

We can confirm whether your information is circulating and evaluate downstream threat vectors.

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Classification Tags

Data Scraping
Email
Phone