Aptoide 2020 Data Breach
ObscureIQ Breach Intelligence
Low SeverityWebsite / service breach
Aptoide Alternative Android App Store Breach (2020): 20 Million User Accounts Including Passwords Exposed
Alternative app store for Android devices.
Verified by ObscureIQ Intelligence
23/100Breach Risk Index
5Data Value
25Market Recency
584dSince Breach
Breach Intelligence Summary
Entity: Aptoide · Actor: Unknown · Sources: 8 references
Attack: Database Exposure
Profile: Company · Alternative app store and app distribution services · Independent app marketplace and distribution platform · Portugal
Timeline: Breach (2020-04-13) · Indexed (Dec 01, 2024) · Year (2020)
Exposure: 20.0M records · 5 fields: Email Address, Full Name, IP Address, Password, User Agent
Status: Confirmed
Executive Summary
In April 2020, independent Android app store Aptoide suffered a data breach and 20,012,235 records were shared on a hacking forum. Exposed data included email addresses, real names, IP addresses, browser user-agent details, dates of birth, and passwords stored as unsalted SHA-1 for accounts that used email/password (OAuth accounts had no password).
ObscureIQ assessment: Primary risks include credential stuffing, account takeover, and device-targeted phishing. User-agent and IP data can also help attackers profile device environments and tailor malicious lures.
Breach Impact
Unsalted SHA-1 passwords are easily cracked, and the combination with names, DOB, and IP supports credential stuffing and identity profiling.
About Aptoide
Aptoide is an independent Android app store that lets users download apps outside the official Google Play Store, with a large global user base.
Why They Hold Your Data
Independent app store platforms collect user accounts, emails, IP addresses, user-agent details, names, and passwords tied to app downloads and platform usage.
Recent Developments
A hacker leaked 20 million records on a forum as proof, reportedly from a larger set of about 39 million; roughly 32 million accounts used Google/Facebook OAuth and had no stored password.
Data Points Exposed
5 verified field types
Email Address
Full Name High
IP Address
Password Critical
User Agent
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:Moderate
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
- Browser fingerprint reconstruction
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 Aptoide breach?▾
In April 2020, independent Android app store Aptoide suffered a data breach and 20,012,235 records were shared on a hacking forum. Exposed data included email addresses, real names, IP addresses, browser user-agent details, dates of birth, and passwords stored as unsalted SHA-1 for accounts that…
What data was exposed?▾
Verified fields include Email Address, Full Name, IP Address, Password, User Agent.
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
Every claim on this page is traceable. This breach draws on:
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BreachForums_Official_Index
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Dehashed
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Keeper
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ObscureIQ Intelligence
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