Glu
Data Breach
www.glu.com311,834
Records Exposed
Feb 2016
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Nov 2024
Added to Database
About This Breach
In February 2016, the forum for the gaming site Glu experienced a data breach that impacted 311,000 users. The compromised data included email addresses, IP addresses, usernames, and passwords stored as vBulletin hashes. Although no official statement was issued regarding the breach, the site owners responded by implementing password resets for the affected users. This highlights the importance of prompt action and communication in maintaining cybersecurity.
Compromised Data Types
Country
United States
Language
English
Password Storage
VB
Category
Forums
Indexed On
Nov 4, 2024
Breach Type
Database
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on Glu 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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