137,304
Records Exposed
Jan 2014
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Oct 2024
Added to Database
About This Breach
In 2014, the RuneScape botting and scripts web forum Villavu (also known as the SRL Resource Library) suffered a data breach, affecting 137,000 members. The breach exposed usernames, email addresses, IP addresses, and passwords, which were stored using vBulletin hashes. This incident highlights the importance of implementing strong cybersecurity measures to protect user data, especially in niche online communities. Using outdated password hashing methods like vBulletin exposes users to the risk of password cracking. Modern encryption techniques and regular security updates are essential to ensuring the security of user information.
Compromised Data Types
Country
Netherlands
Language
English
Password Storage
MD5
Category
Forums
Indexed On
Oct 7, 2024
Breach Type
Database
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on Villavu (SRL Resource Library) 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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