Match Group (Tinder, Hinge, OkCupid) Data Breach — January 2026
ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for stealing over 10 million Match Group user records in early 2026. The breach allegedly stemmed from credential compromise or third-party access weakness.
- Names
- Email addresses
- IP addresses
- Transaction records
- Internal documentation
ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for stealing over 10 million Match Group user records in early 2026. The exposed dataset includes names, email addresses, IP addresses, transaction records, and what appears to be internal Match Group documentation. The breach allegedly stemmed from credential compromise or weakness in third-party access controls.
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