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LeakData breachupdated 31 Oct 2026, 03:28 UTC

Scribd reportedly breached, customer data may be exposed

Scribd, a document-sharing website, reportedly had its systems broken into. Personal account information may have been taken, so users should be alert to suspicious messages.

Unverified
SeverityUnratedData breach
Being exploited?UnclearNo reports either way yet
What to doCheck exposureChange your Scribd password and any accounts that use the same password.
How sure is this?UnverifiedOnly one publisher so far, details may change

What happened

A Hacker News post reports a breach of Scribd; the material provides no details on the method, data categories, or scope.

Why it is dangerous: Users with Scribd accounts may have their personal information exposed, which could be used for phishing or account takeover attempts. The source does not confirm what data was accessed.

Are you affected?

You are affected if you have a Scribd account, though the material does not confirm which accounts or data were involved.

Scribd (product and versions not specified in the source)

What to do

  1. Change your Scribd password and any other accounts that reuse it
  2. Enable two-factor authentication on your Scribd account if available
  3. Watch for unexpected emails or messages asking for logins or payments
  4. Check Scribd's official site or statements for confirmed details

Timeline

  1. 31 Oct 2026, 02:46 UTC
    Publicly disclosed
  2. 31 Oct 2026, 02:46 UTC
    Reported by Hacker News · Hacker News
  3. 31 Oct 2026, 03:28 UTC
    Picked up by Zero Radar

Sources 1 report, oldest first

Community discussion sites, treat with care

Technical details

ID
ZR-c80cb208
Disclosed
31 Oct 2026, 02:46 UTC
On Zero Radar
31 Oct 2026, 03:28 UTC (41 min after disclosure)
Last change
31 Oct 2026, 03:28 UTC

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Scribd reportedly breached, customer data may be exposed · Zero Radar