186,062
Records Exposed
Aug 2016
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Sep 2024
Added to Database
About This Breach
In August 2016, Paragon-Servers, a private server for the MMORPG World of Warcraft suffered a data breach affecting 400,000 users. The compromised data included usernames, email addresses, IP addresses, and passwords stored as SHA-1 hashes. This incident highlights the critical importance of implementing strong cybersecurity measures to protect user data and maintain trust within online communities.
Compromised Data Types
Country
United States
Language
English
Password Storage
SHA1
Category
Forums
Indexed On
Sep 3, 2024
Breach Type
Database
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on Paragon Servers 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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