PESGaming
Data Breach
www.pesgaming.com/index.php225,782
Records Exposed
Jan 2016
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Nov 2024
Added to Database
About This Breach
On January 2, 2016, the eGaming website PESGaming experienced a data breach affecting 226,000 users. The exposed data included usernames, IP addresses, email addresses, and passwords stored as vBulletin hashes. This breach underscores the importance of strong cybersecurity measures, as outdated security practices can leave sensitive information vulnerable to unauthorized access. Implementing robust security protocols is essential to protect user data and maintain trust.
Compromised Data Types
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Password Storage
MD5(Salt)
Category
Gaming
Indexed On
Nov 3, 2024
Breach Type
Database
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on PESGaming 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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