Spotify was hacked and information about 86 million audio files was leaked online.

A comprehensive database compiled from the Spotify platform has been made publicly available . The information includes metadata for 256 million music tracks and details for 86 million audio files, representing a total data volume of approximately 300 terabytes.

Dec 25, 2025 0 16

Spotify was hacked and information about 86 million audio files was leaked online.

A hacker group has published a vast metadata database from the music service Spotify. According to the data, they have collected 256 million lines of track metadata and information on 86 million audio files. The total volume of data, planned to be distributed via torrents, is estimated at approximately 300 terabytes. Currently, only the metadata has been published, not the music files themselves.

A Spotify spokesperson, commenting on the situation, confirmed that an investigation is underway. According to preliminary information, a third party gained access to publicly available metadata and used illegal methods to bypass security systems and access audio files. The company emphasized that it is "actively investigating the incident."

Some experts, including Yoav Zimmerman, CEO of the tech startup Third Chair, have suggested that such a database could technically serve as the basis for an independent music archive. However, they note that intellectual property laws remain key obstacles. They point out that the scale of the collected data significantly exceeds that of other open music databases.