28,577,027
Records Exposed
Apr 2011
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Jan 2024
Added to Database
About This Breach
In April 2011, a significant data breach came to light involving an unidentified forum associated with the popular game "Monkey Island." The breach exposed sensitive information, including email addresses and passwords, of approximately 30 million users. This breach raised serious concerns about user privacy and the security of online platforms. Users' email addresses, a critical component of online identity, were compromised alongside associated passwords, posing potential risks of unauthorized access to other accounts if individuals reused passwords across multiple platforms. The incident underscored the importance of robust cybersecurity practices, including unique and strong password management, to mitigate the impact of such breaches on user accounts and personal information.
Compromised Data Types
Country
China
Language
English
Password Storage
Plaintext
Category
Gaming
Indexed On
Jan 14, 2024
Breach Type
Database
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on Monkey Island (Forum leak) 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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