MobileWorld
Data Breach
mobileworld.us46,185
Records Exposed
Aug 2025
Date of Breach
Database,Combolist
Breach Type
Aug 2025
Added to Database
About This Breach
In August 2018, MobileWorld, a now-defunct U.S.-based general forum website for technology-related topics, suffered a data breach that affected 46,185 users. The compromised data included email addresses and plaintext passwords. Encrypting stored passwords and enforcing multi-factor authentication are important cybersecurity measures to safeguard online communities.
Compromised Data Types
Country
United States
Language
English
Password Storage
Plaintext
Category
Forums, Information
Indexed On
Aug 26, 2025
Breach Type
Database,Combolist
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on MobileWorld 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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