212,052
Records Exposed
Nov 2022
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Aug 2024
Added to Database
About This Breach
In November 2022, the notorious hacking forum BreachForums ironically fell victim to a data breach. The following year, the site's operator was arrested, and the forum was seized by law enforcement agencies. The breach exposed 212,000 records, including usernames, IP and email addresses. This incident highlights the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures, even within communities focused on exploiting such vulnerabilities, to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access.
Compromised Data Types
Country
United States
Language
English
Password Storage
No Passwords
Category
Forums
Indexed On
Aug 22, 2024
Breach Type
Database
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