Qhimm Forums
Data Breach
forums.qhimm.com19,099
Records Exposed
Jul 2021
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
May 2025
Added to Database
About This Breach
In July 2021, Qhimm Forums, a community platform for modding Final Fantasy games, disclosed a breach compromising approximately 190,000 records. The exposed data included email addresses, usernames, IP addresses, genders, birthdays, and MD5 hashed passwords with salting. A forum administrator acknowledged the incident. Despite its niche audience, the breach highlights vulnerabilities in managing user data across online communities. Robust cybersecurity measures, including modern encryption and user education, are vital to protect sensitive information and maintain trust in specialized digital ecosystems.
Compromised Data Types
Country
United States
Language
English
Password Storage
MD5(Salt)
Category
Forums, Gaming
Indexed On
May 5, 2025
Breach Type
Database
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on Qhimm Forums 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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