Trik Spam Botnet
MEDIUM RISKData breach — June 2018
In June 2018, the command and control server of a malicious botnet known as the "Trik Spam Botnet" was misconfigured such that it exposed the email addresses of more than 43 million people. The researchers who discovered the exposed Russian server believe the list of addresses was used to distribute various malware strains via malspam campaigns (emails designed to deliver malware).
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What happened in the Trik Spam Botnet data breach?
In June 2018, the command and control server of a malicious botnet known as the "Trik Spam Botnet" was misconfigured such that it exposed the email addresses of more than 43 million people. The researchers who discovered the exposed Russian server believe the list of addresses was used to distribute various malware strains via malspam campaigns (emails designed to deliver malware).
The exposed data included 1 types of personal information. Learn more about what a data breach means for you.
Quick answer — was Trik Spam Botnet hacked?
Yes. Trik Spam Botnet was breached in June 2018. The breach exposed 43,432,346 records including email addresses. 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 Trik Spam Botnet breach so dangerous?
The Trik Spam Botnet breach exposed 43,432,346 records — that is 43.4M people whose personal data is now circulating on the dark web. The combination of email addresses makes this a medium-risk breach that should be addressed promptly.
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What data was stolen in the Trik Spam Botnet breach?
Email addresses — used for phishing attacks and credential stuffing against your other accounts
Is the Trik Spam Botnet breach still dangerous in 2026?
Yes. Stolen data from the Trik Spam Botnet 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 Trik Spam Botnet 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 Trik Spam Botnet breach
Approximately 43,432,346 user records were exposed in the Trik Spam Botnet breach in June 2018.
Yes. Leaked credentials are actively used in credential stuffing attacks years after a breach. If you reused your Trik Spam Botnet password elsewhere and haven't changed it, those accounts remain at risk today.
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Who was affected by the Trik Spam Botnet breach?
The Trik Spam Botnet data breach affected approximately 43,432,346 users who had accounts with the service. With 43.4M records exposed, this is one of the larger breaches tracked in our database of 970+ known breaches.
If you ever created an account with Trik Spam Botnet 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 Trik Spam Botnet breach
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