Bang Bros Acquires PornWikiLeaks, Destroys Site Data

Bang Bros Acquires PornWikiLeaks, Destroys Site Data

LOS ANGELES — BangBros has reportedly acquired PornWikiLeaks.com and incinerated what it claims are the hard drives containing all the website’s data.

PornWikiLeaks surfaced in 2010-11 publishing performer data that included real names and other personal details. The site reportedly built its database from a security breach at Adult Industry Medical, the talent testing facility that preceded Free Speech Coalition's current PASS system.

The following message greeted visitors at the PornWikiLeaks website today. It has been slightly edited for clarity:

To our fellow industry peers,

In the current world we live in, as we all know, once it’s on the internet, it’s forever. For too long, this site has unfortunately been a resource for hate, lies and sensitive information. Many of us have had our real names online for the world to see. Over 15,000 performers' real names were listed here. Some had phone numbers, addresses, even family members' names posted as well. That type of information wasn’t voluntarily submitted. It was stolen from anyone that had it posted.

Bang Bros had enough. We have purchased this site with the intention of shutting it down and removing all information associated with it. There’s no catch. No hidden thing to getting your personal stuff off of it. We simply didn’t want it out there for the world to see anymore. Yes, it’s that easy. While shutting this site down doesn’t purge the internet of all possible ties to real names and whatnot, it does make it one less place to harbor and find these things easily. A forum that had 300,000 posts on it, most of them negative and hate-filled, has now disappeared.

If you had anything ever posted on here, it will be removed and deleted forever from here. Bang Bros now owns the domain. Nothing will ever be up here besides this page. So you don’t have to worry about it coming back either.

This industry has weathered a lot and at the end of the day we rely on each other more than we think. Sure, we all have competitors; Bang Bros has plenty in itself. But making enemies doesn’t make us a stronger company. Treating others well and innovating does. So, our innovation this week, while not groundbreaking, hopes to make the internet a little bit better for all of us involved.

A video purporting to show the burning of the PornWikiLeaks data was posted on YouTube.

Related:  

Copyright © 2025 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBIZ is a trademark of Adnet Media.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.

More News

Op-Ed: The Guardian's XBIZ Amsterdam Podcast Dismisses Creators' Experiences

British newspaper The Guardian’s podcast coverage of XBIZ Amsterdam 2025 purports to investigate the power dynamics of today’s online adult industry. Instead, it ignores creators’ voices, airs tired and outdated preconceptions about the business, and rehashes the unsupported claims of anti-pornography crusaders.

Eva Maxim, BranditScan Launch 'Killer' Promo

Eva Maxim and BranditScan have partnered for the Killer Creator Giveaway promotion.

Darcie Dolce, Wicked Paradise to Host 'Jako's Playhouse' Event

Darcie Dolce and Wicked Paradise will host Jako’s Playhouse event at Skybar in West Hollywood on Nov. 14.

2026 XBIZ Exec Awards Nominees for Online Industry Announced

XBIZ is pleased to announce the nominees for the online industry edition of the 2026 XBIZ Exec Awards, set to be presented as part of the annual XBIZ Honors ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 14 in conjunction with the XBIZ 2026 digital media conference.

Madison Wilde, Serena Hill Topline Latest 'Bad Lesbian'

Madison Wilde and Serena Hill headline the 21st volume of "Bad Lesbian" from Girlfriends Films.

AEBN Publishes Report on POV Trends

AEBN has published a report on POV and gonzo categories from its straight and gay theaters.

Joybear Pictures to Launch 'I Really Love' Studio Imprint

Joybear Pictures has announced that its new studio imprint, I Really Love, will launch in January.

GoFundMe Launched for Veteran Lighting Director James 'NoNo' Nono

A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to assist longtime adult industry lighting director James “NoNo” Nono and his wife, Stephanie Ross.

Pineapple Support to Host 'Life Transitions' Support Group

Pineapple Support is hosting a free online support group on navigating transitional and liminal spaces.

Lulu Chu Stars in Latest Installment of 'Under the Bed'

Lulu Chu stars with Sophia Locke and reigning XMAs MILF Performer of the Year Penny Barber in the latest installment of Pure Taboo series “Under the Bed,” titled “The Growth.”

Show More