PokeCommunity
Data Breach
www.pokecommunity.com330,041
Records Exposed
Jan 2013
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Oct 2024
Added to Database
About This Breach
In January 2013, the Pokémon forum PokeCommunity experienced a data breach affecting 330,000 users. The breach exposed usernames, email addresses, IP addresses, and passwords stored as vBulletin hashes. This incident highlights the importance of implementing strong cybersecurity measures to safeguard user data, as vulnerabilities in outdated systems can lead to significant breaches and compromise sensitive information. Proper security protocols are essential to prevent such attacks and protect user privacy.
Compromised Data Types
Country
United States
Language
English
Password Storage
MD5
Category
Gaming, Forums
Indexed On
Oct 30, 2024
Breach Type
Database
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on PokeCommunity 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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