Nude pictures and sensitive sexual information have been leaked by cyber criminals who hacked into a dating site.
AdultFriendFinder describes itself as a "thriving sex community" and offers users the chance to hook up for "online sex, adult dating and one night stands"
It boasts 63 million users worldwide including an estimated seven million British members looking for casual sex.
It contains private information such as whether users are gay or if they are interested practices such as swinging, threesomes or even extra -marital affairs.
And there are fears they could now be blackmailed after it was revealed nearly four million people's details had been stolen.
The hack is believed to have occurred a month ago before being spotted an IT security analyst.
The information was then discovered on sites in the cyber underworld, known as the 'dark web.'
Expert have said it is possible for individuals to be identified and warned they could become victims of blackmail.
The site's California based owners, FriendFinder Networks, say they have contacted the authorities about finding the those responsible for the huge data breach.
A spokesman said: "We have begun working closely with law enforcement and launched a comprehensive investigation with the help of leading third-party forensics expert.
"We pledge to take the appropriate steps needed to protect our customers if they are affected."
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