Data Breach

SplitVPN Data Breach July 2026 - What Was Exposed and What To Do

The SplitVPN data breach exposed 865,336 records including Device information, Email addresses, Geographic locations, IP addresses, Partial credit card data. This breach has been verified by HaveIBeenPwned. Affected users should check HaveIBeenPwned.com and take immediate steps to protect their accounts.

What Happened

In July 2026, the Russian VPN service SplitVPN (previously known as NotVPN) suffered a data breach. The incident exposed millions of customer records, including 865k unique email addresses. Other impacted data included IP addresses, the user's country and partial payment card data (first 6 and last 4 digits plus expiry date).

Breach date
2026-07-21
Records affected
865,336
Verified
Yes
Domain
splitvpn.io

What Was Exposed

The following data types were included in the breach:

  • Device information
  • Email addresses
  • Geographic locations
  • IP addresses
  • Partial credit card data

What You Should Do

If you had an account with SplitVPN, take these steps immediately:

  1. Check if your account was affected at HaveIBeenPwned.com
  2. Watch for phishing emails that reference the breach or impersonate the affected company
  3. Contact your bank or card issuer to request a replacement card
  4. Review recent statements for unauthorized transactions
  5. Be alert for social engineering attempts using your exposed personal information
  6. Enable two-factor authentication on the affected service if available
  7. Consider using a password manager to generate unique passwords for each service

FAQ

Was my data in the SplitVPN breach?
Check HaveIBeenPwned.com to see if your email address was included in the SplitVPN breach. The breach exposed 865,336 records containing Device information, Email addresses, Geographic locations, IP addresses, Partial credit card data.
What should I do if my data was exposed in the SplitVPN breach?
Change your password on the affected service immediately. Enable two-factor authentication. If financial data or government IDs were exposed, place a fraud alert with credit bureaus and monitor your accounts for unauthorized activity.
When did the SplitVPN data breach happen?
The SplitVPN breach occurred on 2026-07-21. It was added to the HaveIBeenPwned database on 2026-08-01. The breach affected 865,336 accounts.

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