Welcome to the Historical Data Breaches Archive! This repository contains a comprehensive and ever-growing collection of data breaches throughout history. All the data breaches stored here are publicly available and can be freely downloaded for research, analysis, or educational purposes.
This repository is a centralized hub for data breaches that have occurred over the years. Whether you are a cybersecurity researcher, data analyst, or simply curious about data breaches, you can access, download, and explore these datasets.
- 📜 Complete List of Data Breaches: Every breach is cataloged with its details.
- 📥 Free Downloadable Files: Each breach can be freely downloaded using the provided links.
- 🗂️ Organized by Year and Industry: The breaches are sorted for easier navigation.
All the data breach files are available in the Data folder of this repository. They are sorted by year and can be accessed directly through the links below:
You can freely download any data breach file using the links provided in the Data directory. Each breach is stored in a separate folder with detailed information. Follow these steps:
- Navigate to the Data Breaches Directory.
- Choose the breach file you're interested in.
- Click on the download link to save the file to your local machine.
Studying data breaches can help:
- Understand cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
- Prevent future breaches.
- Analyze attack trends and patterns.
Whether you're doing research or simply want to explore, these datasets can help you uncover valuable insights.
These datasets are free to use for:
- Cybersecurity research.
- Data science projects.
- Academic studies.
You can also contribute new data breaches by submitting a pull request or by suggesting updates via an issue.
Here are some of the most notable breaches included in this archive:
- 2013 Yahoo Breach – affected 3 billion accounts.
- 2019 Verification.io Breach – exposed sensitive information of 147 million individuals.
- 2021 Facebook Breach – impacted 106 million people.
If you come across a new data breach or notice outdated information, feel free to contribute. You can submit a pull request or open an issue for review.
If you're interested in learning more about data breaches or cybersecurity: