Hookup sites data breach history: 3 hookup sites that have never been part of a data breach

You probably already know this, but almost every major dating and dating site has suffered a major data breach at one time or another. In fact, some of them have even suffered multiple data breaches. We’re talking full names, addresses, billing information, and in some cases extremely personal information about sexual preferences. It’s not ideal but it happens.

To be fair to these sites, they become targets because they are so successful in the online dating world. Think about it: if you’re a hacker, you’ll target the biggest websites with the most users because you’ll get the biggest reward for your scam. As a result, major dating sites are now spending millions of dollars on cybersecurity, hoping to curb future attacks.

But there are also hookup sites that fly under the radar – sites that aren’t yet big enough to appear on scammers’ radar. If you want to experience hookup culture on the internet without being exposed to the most popular sites, here are three solid adult dating sites that haven’t suffered a data breach:

Friends with benefits

Think of friends with benefits as a web version of Tinder or a slightly toned-down version of AdultFriendFinder. Creating an account is simple and requires very little personal information. So it’s a great starting point for people who are hesitant to share their data, but be careful: it’s also vulnerable to bots and fake profiles. You’ll spend as much time weeding out AI-generated profiles as you do messaging potential partners.

If you live in or near a large metropolitan area, Friends with Benefits may work for you, as that’s where their users are most concentrated, and as of this writing, they have yet to experience a data breach.

Guilty cases

We don’t condone cheating on your partner or spouse, but it’s a simple fact that one of the main appeals of online dating is how easy it is to get out of your relationship. Unfortunately, this also makes it a prime target for hackers, who not only obtain your personal information, but also excellent blackmail material (“You wouldn’t want your wife to know…”) – just think of the damage done to Ashley Madison users after more than 60 gigabytes of data were leaked.

If you’re looking to explore extramarital pleasures but want to keep a low profile, Guilty Affairs is a good place to start. The interface is incredibly simple and easy to use, and doesn’t require a ton of sensitive personal information before you can create an account and explore your options – there’s nothing like their local singles roulette to build excitement, for example.

Best of all, they’re very transparent about their commitment to cybersecurity, with 256-bit encryption as standard and PCI DSS certification on all their payment methods. So, if you decide to purchase tokens (called “Coins” on the site) to enhance your profile or browse incognito, you can be assured of high levels of payment protection.

Senior sizzle

Okay, okay, if you’re even younger, a dating site with a tagline “intimate dating over 50” might not seem that appealing, but there are plenty of single older people looking to get frisky, and the site is well designed to help them find their “sizzling hottie.”

From a security perspective, the site touts an in-house security team as well as “industry-standard” efforts such as firewalls and data encryption to help protect your personal information. And at the time of writing, they’ve succeeded, with zero data breaches, which is no small feat considering the site launched over 20 years ago.

How to protect yourself from data breaches

While it’s a good idea to check your website choices before signing up, making sure they have a history of good cybersecurity practices, it’s also important to realize that you have a major role to play in protecting your own data. Here are some best practices to follow to ensure your online security:

1. Limit your exposure. The less data you share with each dating site and the less specific that data is, the better.

2. Sign up using a personal or alternative email. Never use your work email and consider creating a backup email specifically for online dating signups.

3. Do not disclose personal information to unverified people. The person you’re talking to might be a cute and fun single guy, but they might also be a chatbot or scammer eager to learn everything they can about you for nefarious purposes. Save detailed conversations for in-person meetings.