Forum Lukas
Data Breach
Forum-lukas.com132,746
Records Exposed
Aug 2018
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Jun 2025
Added to Database
About This Breach
In August 2018, Forum Lukas—a now-defunct U.S.-based online forum—suffered a data breach that affected 132,746 users. The compromised data included email addresses and plaintext passwords. This incident highlights the ongoing need for strong cybersecurity practices, even for smaller or discontinued platforms, to ensure user data remains protected throughout the platform’s lifecycle.
Compromised Data Types
Country
United States
Language
English
Password Storage
Plaintext
Category
Forums
Indexed On
Jun 16, 2025
Breach Type
Database
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on Forum Lukas 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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