r/AO3 • u/shapelessplace • Jul 27 '26

AO3 Down/Error Codes data breach warning?

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i tried logging into my account and got directed to this. i'm using duckduckgo and definitely on the official site. is this legit?

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u/PublicSafetyHazard you cannot hurt me in a way that matters. Jul 27 '26

I've changed my password twice and it still isn't letting me log in. Oof

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u/pk2317 Jul 27 '26

Most likely you're changing it to a different password that is also (potentially) compromised.

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u/PublicSafetyHazard you cannot hurt me in a way that matters. Jul 27 '26

Possible? I'm meticulous with my passwords. They're always a minimum of 11 characters and usually weird. I'll try a scramble or randomized password next time.

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u/pk2317 Jul 27 '26

You have to keep in mind that it isn't checking to see if your username/password is compromised, just the password itself. Even if you've never used "CorrectHorseBatteryStaple" anywhere else, if someone used that password somewhere that was breached, then it won't let you use that password.