PKMN.NET
Data Breach
pkmn.net52,497
Records Exposed
Aug 2019
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Dec 2024
Added to Database
About This Breach
In August 2019, the Pokémon fan community PKMN.NET experienced a data breach that affected approximately 53,600 users. The compromised data included usernames, email addresses, and passwords stored as SMF (Simple Machines Forum) hashes. This incident highlights the vulnerabilities in outdated hashing algorithms and the need for stronger security practices to protect user data.
Compromised Data Types
Country
United States
Language
English
Password Storage
Other
Category
Forums
Indexed On
Dec 18, 2024
Breach Type
Database
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on PKMN.NET 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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