181,552
Records Exposed
Nov 2020
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Oct 2024
Added to Database
About This Breach
In November 2020, the Spacetime Studios gaming forum experienced a data breach that affected 181,000 members. The exposed information included usernames, email addresses, and passwords stored as vBulletin hashes. In response to the breach, Spacetime Studios promptly secured the site, fixed the identified vulnerabilities, and reported the incident to both the FBI and local law enforcement authorities. This case underscores the importance of swift action and reporting in minimizing the impact of data breaches, alongside the need for regular security audits and proactive cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive user data.
Compromised Data Types
Country
United States
Language
English
Password Storage
MD5
Category
Gaming, Forums
Indexed On
Oct 21, 2024
Breach Type
Database
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on Spacetime Studios and any other site where you used the same password. Use a unique, strong password for each account.
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