1,508
Records Exposed
Feb 2019
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Sep 2024
Added to Database
About This Breach
In February 2019, the devkitPro forum experienced a data breach. The phpBB-based forum exposed 1,508 records containing email addresses, usernames, ip addresses, and passwords stored as weak salted hashes. This incident highlights the need for stronger encryption methods and improved security measures to protect user data on online forums.
Compromised Data Types
Country
Iceland
Language
English
Password Storage
Other
Category
Forums
Indexed On
Sep 20, 2024
Breach Type
Database
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on devkitPro and any other site where you used the same password. Use a unique, strong password for each account.
- Watch for phishing emails targeting your inbox. Attackers may use your exposed email address to send convincing scam messages.
- Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on all important accounts to add an extra layer of security.
- Use a password manager to generate and store unique, strong passwords for every account.
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