PokEdit
Data Breach
www.pokedit.shop84,677
Records Exposed
Nov 2017
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
May 2025
Added to Database
About This Breach
In November 2017, Pokedit, an online store specializing in modded Nintendo consoles and games, suffered a breach compromising approximately 87,000 records. The exposed data included email addresses and passwords hashed using either phpBB or bcrypt algorithms. This incident highlights the critical need for businesses to consistently implement robust password hashing standards and encourage customers to use unique credentials for different services. Proper cybersecurity measures like these are essential to protect both user data and organizational reputation in an era of increasing digital threats.
Compromised Data Types
Country
United States
Language
English
Password Storage
bcrypt, Other
Category
eCommerce
Indexed On
May 1, 2025
Breach Type
Database
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on PokEdit 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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