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Data Breach

loading.se

39,828

Records Exposed

Aug 2018

Date of Breach

Database

Breach Type

Aug 2025

Added to Database

About This Breach

In August 2018, Loading, an established online community and content publisher for gaming in Sweden—a nonprofit destination centered around game talk, user content, and community-driven culture, suffered a data breach that affected 39,828 users. The compromised data included email addresses and MD5 password hashes. Using reputable password managers and avoiding password reuse across sites are critical cybersecurity measures.

Compromised Data Types

Email Address Password Hash

Country

Sweden

Language

Swedish

Password Storage

MD5

Category

Gaming, Community

Indexed On

Aug 6, 2025

Breach Type

Database

What Should You Do?

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  • Change your password immediately on Loading 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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