Paidwork breach exposes data of 23 million users: Check if you’re affected

A data breach at Paidwork, a platform that pays users for microtasks, exposed personal and financial information of over 23 million users. The breach, which occurred in March 2026, involved data advertised on a cybercrime forum in April, including bank details, transaction records, and personal identifiers, posing risks for phishing and identity fraud.