4,759,839
Records Exposed
Dec 2019
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Oct 2024
Added to Database
About This Breach
In December 2019, the SoarGames gaming forum suffered a data breach that affected 5 million users. The breach exposed email addresses, usernames, registration IP addresses, and passwords stored using MD5 hashes. MD5 is considered a weak encryption algorithm, making it easier for attackers to crack passwords and gain unauthorized access. The use of outdated hashing techniques, such as MD5, underlines the importance of employing more secure cryptographic measures to safeguard sensitive user information. Adequate cybersecurity practices are essential to prevent such breaches and protect user data from exploitation.
Compromised Data Types
Country
United States
Language
English
Password Storage
MD5
Category
Gaming, Forums
Indexed On
Oct 23, 2024
Breach Type
Database
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on SoarGames 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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