Pi-Hole Data Breach Exposes Donor Emails Through WordPress Plugin Flaw

Pi-hole Data Breach Exposes Donor Emails Through WordPress Plugin Flaw

A trusted name in open-source privacy software is facing tough questions after a recent data breach exposed donor names and email addresses. Here’s what happened, why it matters, and what you need to know. What Happened? On July 28, 2025, members of the Pi-hole community reported suspicious emails sent to addresses used only for Pi-hole […] The post Pi-hole Data Breach Exposes Donor Emails Through WordPress Plugin Flaw appeared first on Centrale…

Pi-hole Plugin Flaw Exposes Donor Names and Email Addresses in Data Breach

A Pi-hole donor has reported receiving spam email to an address created exclusively for their donation to the popular network-level ad blocker, raising concerns about a potential data breach affecting the project’s donor database. The incident, reported on Reddit’s Pi-hole community forum under investigation status, suggests that donor email addresses may have been compromised or […] The post Pi-hole Plugin Flaw Exposes Donor Names and Email Add…