SpyFone
HIGH RISKData breach — August 2018
In August 2018, the spyware company SpyFone left terabytes of data publicly exposed. Collected surreptitiously whilst the targets were using their devices, the data included photos, audio recordings, text messages and browsing history which were then exposed via a number of misconfigurations within SpyFone's systems. The data belonged the thousands of SpyFone customers and included 44k unique email addresses, many likely belonging to people the targeted phones had contact with.
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What happened in the SpyFone data breach?
In August 2018, the spyware company SpyFone left terabytes of data publicly exposed. Collected surreptitiously whilst the targets were using their devices, the data included photos, audio recordings, text messages and browsing history which were then exposed via a number of misconfigurations within SpyFone's systems. The data belonged the thousands of SpyFone customers and included 44k unique email addresses, many likely belonging to people the targeted phones had contact with.
The exposed data included 11 types of personal information. Because passwords were exposed, users who reused their password on other sites are at particular risk. Learn more about what a data breach means for you.
Quick answer — was SpyFone hacked?
Yes. SpyFone was breached in August 2018. The breach exposed 44,109 records including audio recordings, browsing histories, device information. This breach has been independently verified. If your email was involved, your data may still be at risk today. Check if you were affected.
Why was the SpyFone breach so dangerous?
The SpyFone breach exposed 44,109 records — that is a large number of compromised accounts. The combination of audio recordings, browsing histories, device information makes this a high-risk breach that requires immediate action.
Because passwords were exposed, attackers can use credential stuffing to automatically test your SpyFone password against hundreds of other websites. If you reused your password anywhere, those accounts are now at risk. Read more about what happens to your data after a breach.
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What data was stolen in the SpyFone breach?
Audio recordings — may be combined with other breach data to build a profile for targeted attacks
Browsing histories — may be combined with other breach data to build a profile for targeted attacks
Device information — may be combined with other breach data to build a profile for targeted attacks
Email addresses — used for phishing attacks and credential stuffing against your other accounts
Geographic locations — may be combined with other breach data to build a profile for targeted attacks
IMEI numbers — may be combined with other breach data to build a profile for targeted attacks
IP addresses — combined with other data, used for identity theft and physical fraud
Names — used to build profiles and target you with personalised scams
Passwords — can be used to access your accounts directly or cracked to reveal your actual password
Photos — may be combined with other breach data to build a profile for targeted attacks
SMS messages — may be combined with other breach data to build a profile for targeted attacks
Is the SpyFone breach still dangerous in 2026?
Yes. Stolen data from the SpyFone breach remains dangerous years after the incident. Research shows that over 65% of stolen credentials from older breaches have never been changed by the account holders. Attackers routinely compile data from multiple breaches to build complete profiles, and credentials from 2018 are still actively used in credential stuffing attacks today.
Personal information like email addresses, phone numbers, and dates of birth never expire. Even if you changed your SpyFone password, the other exposed data can be combined with information from other breaches to target you. Learn more about how long stolen data stays dangerous.
Frequently asked about the SpyFone breach
Approximately 44,109 user records were exposed in the SpyFone breach in August 2018.
Yes. Leaked credentials are actively used in credential stuffing attacks years after a breach. If you reused your SpyFone password elsewhere and haven't changed it, those accounts remain at risk today.
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Change your SpyFone password immediately, change any other account where you used the same password, enable two-factor authentication on all important accounts, and monitor for phishing emails over the next 90 days.
Who was affected by the SpyFone breach?
The SpyFone data breach affected approximately 44,109 users who had accounts with the service. While not the largest breach on record, it still represents a significant number of compromised accounts in our database of 970+ known breaches.
If you ever created an account with SpyFone or used their services, your data may have been included in this breach. Check your email now to find out. You can also read our guide on what to do immediately after a data breach.
If your email was in the SpyFone breach
Change your SpyFone password immediately
Go to SpyFone and change your password right now. Use a strong, unique password that you have never used anywhere else.
Change any account sharing that password
If you used the same password on other sites, change it on every one of them. Attackers test stolen credentials on hundreds of popular sites within hours.
Enable two-factor authentication
Turn on 2FA on SpyFone and every important account. Even if your password is known, attackers cannot get in without the second factor.
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