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Public breach encyclopedia

The open catalogue of data breaches

A structured, searchable reference of documented data breaches: dates, affected organisations, record volumes, exposed data classes and public sources.

12 400+
documented breaches
2007—2026
coverage window
30+
data classes
100%
public sources

Features

Structured records

Every breach: date, actor, volume, classes, sensitivity, verification status.

Filters & search

Slice by year, data class, sector or severity — works on phone and tablet.

Statistics

Trends by year and data class, ready for research.

Source references

Each entry links to the original public disclosure.

How it works

1
Pick a filter

Year, sector, data class or severity.

2
Study the table

Sorted, paginated, exportable results.

3
Check exposure

Found a relevant breach? Check your identifiers.

FAQ

Does the archive contain stolen data?

No — metadata about breaches, never the breached records.

Can I cite it in research?

Yes, every entry carries stable references to primary public sources.

Is the archive free?

Browsing and statistics are free; exports and the API are paid.

Research exposure like a pro

Create an account to unlock filters, exports and the research API.

Browse the archive