000webhost 2015 Data Breach
ObscureIQ Breach Intelligence
Low SeverityWebsite / service breach
000webhost Free Web Hosting Service Breach (2015): 15 Million User Accounts Including Plaintext Passwords Exposed
Free web hosting service.
Verified by ObscureIQ Intelligence
23/100Breach Risk Index
5Data Value
25Market Recency
584dSince Breach
Breach Intelligence Summary
Entity: 000webhost · Actor: Unknown · Sources: 6 references
Attack: Web Application Exploit
Profile: Platform · Free web hosting services · Freemium hosting platform · Global
Timeline: Breach (2015-03-01) · Indexed (Dec 01, 2024) · Year (2015)
Exposure: 15.2M records · 4 fields: Email Address, Full Name, IP Address, Password
Status: Confirmed
Executive Summary
In March 2015, the free web-hosting provider 000webhost (Cyprus-based) suffered a data breach exposing about 15.2 million customer records. Attackers exploited an outdated PHP version to gain access. Exposed data included names, email addresses, IP addresses, and passwords stored in plaintext. The data was traded before 000webhost was alerted and reset passwords in October 2015.
ObscureIQ assessment: High risk of credential reuse, account takeover, and site compromise. Hosting data can also help attackers target small websites and downstream users.
Breach Impact
In March 2015, the free web-hosting provider 000webhost (Cyprus-based) suffered a data breach exposing about 15.2 million customer records. Attackers exploited an outdated PHP version to gain access. Exposed data included names, email addresses, IP addresses, and passwords stored in plaintext. The data was traded before 000webhost was alerted and reset passwords in October 2015.
About 000webhost
Free web hosting service.
Why They Hold Your Data
Freemium web-hosting platforms collect user accounts, emails, passwords, site-management records, and hosting metadata tied to personal and small-business web infrastructure.
Data Points Exposed
4 verified field types
Email Address
Full Name High
IP Address
Password Critical
Field names are shown in full for clarity and search visibility. Canonical machine keys are emitted only in this page’s structured data.
Exploitation & Downstream Threats
Threat Activity:High
Primary downstream threats:
- Credential stuffing against reused passwords across other platforms
- Targeted phishing campaigns using exposed email addresses
Threat vectors:
- Phishing, credential stuffing & account takeover
- Name-based social engineering
- Geolocation & account flagging
- Credential stuffing & account takeover
Recommended Actions
If you believe your information may be included:
Change Reused Passwords
Update this account and anywhere you reused the password; use a manager.
Enable MFA Everywhere
Turn on multi-factor authentication on email first, then financial accounts.
Report & Recover
If you spot misuse, start an official recovery plan and report fraud.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in the 000webhost breach?▾
In March 2015, the free web-hosting provider 000webhost (Cyprus-based) suffered a data breach exposing about 15.2 million customer records. Attackers exploited an outdated PHP version to gain access. Exposed data included names, email addresses, IP addresses, and passwords stored in plaintext. The…
What data was exposed?▾
Verified fields include Email Address, Full Name, IP Address, Password.
What should I do if I was affected?▾
Change reused passwords, enable MFA, and (if identity or financial data is involved) freeze your credit and monitor your accounts.
Sources & References
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