Sciax2
Data Breach
sciax2.it/forum221,451
Records Exposed
Jan 2017
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
May 2025
Added to Database
About This Breach
Sometime between 2017 and 2018, Sciax2, an Italian online community and forum centered on technology, gaming, and development, experienced a data breach that impacted approximately 221,451 users. The compromised data included email addresses and plaintext passwords. This incident underscores the necessity of implementing robust encryption practices and proactive cybersecurity measures to protect user credentials and privacy.
Compromised Data Types
Country
Italy
Language
Italian
Password Storage
Plaintext
Category
Forums
Indexed On
May 30, 2025
Breach Type
Database
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on Sciax2 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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