208,893
Records Exposed
Jan 2022
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Oct 2024
Added to Database
About This Breach
In January 2022, the forums for the MMORPG gaming website WEBZEN were breached by a well-known hacker, impacting 208,000 users. The compromised data included email addresses, IP addresses, usernames, dates of birth, and passwords stored using bcrypt hashes. This breach emphasizes the need for strong cybersecurity protocols, especially for online gaming platforms where user data is frequently shared. Implementing secure password storage methods like bcrypt is essential, but additional security measures, such as multi-factor authentication and regular security audits, are crucial to further protect user data from unauthorized access.
Compromised Data Types
Country
South Korea
Language
English
Password Storage
bcrypt
Category
Gaming, 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 WEBZEN 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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