User website URLs leaked: what it means and what to do
Risk level: low. Can you change it: yes. Found in 5 breaches in this directory.
What this data is
The personal blog, portfolio, business website or link in bio that you added to a profile, forum account or directory listing.
The risk on its own
A website URL is usually low risk because it was often public. It can reveal your business, portfolio, projects or personal interests. If the site contains contact details, it can expose more than the profile itself.
The risk combined with other data
With your email address and username, a website URL links identities across platforms and can reveal your real name or business. Attackers may target the website for hijacking or send fake domain renewal and SEO scams. For anonymous accounts, it can be the clue that unmasks the owner.
How criminals use it
A fake domain renewal notice is sent to the email linked to your website.
An anonymous forum profile is linked to your real identity through a personal website URL.
Your business site is targeted with fake SEO or website security invoices.
Contact details on the site are harvested for spam and phishing.
What to do now
Check the website's WHOIS privacy settings and contact details.
Enable two-factor authentication on your domain registrar, hosting and website admin accounts.
Verify renewal or invoice notices by logging in to your registrar directly.
Remove personal website links from anonymous profiles.
Use a contact form or business email instead of publishing a personal email address.
Frequently asked questions
Is a leaked website URL dangerous?
Usually low risk, but it can connect accounts and attract domain or SEO scams.
Can someone hack my website from the URL?
Not directly. They still need a vulnerability or your admin login, so secure your hosting and registrar accounts.
Should I hide my website from profiles?
Remove it from accounts that you want to keep anonymous or separate from your real identity.
Breaches that exposed this data
Wattpad: 2020-06-29, 269M accounts, Bios, Dates of birth, Email addresses, Genders, Geographic locations, IP addresses
Breach data sourced from Have I Been Pwned, used under CC BY 4.0. Additional breach metadata provided by XposedOrNot. DataExposed is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by either.