Abandonia (2015)
MediumThe 2015 Abandonia breach exposed 776k user records, including email, IP, usernames, and passwords.
- Records exposed
- 776,125 records
- Breach date
- Breach Nov 1, 2015
- Last update
- Updated Dec 7, 2022
What data was exposed?
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Why does this breach matter?
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In November 2015, Abandonia, a popular platform for classic DOS games, experienced a data security incident. This breach resulted in exposing sensitive data, including email addresses, IP addresses, user names, and salted MD5 password hashes, for approximately 776,125 users. Salted password hashing offers a layer of security, yet remains vulnerable under certain circumstances. Users of the platform are recommended to immediately update their account credentials and adopt best practices for their online security.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users' sensitive data, including login details, may be compromised.
- Business Impact
- Loss of user trust and potential reputational damage for the platform.
- Affected Sectors
- Gaming
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change your Abandonia account password.
- •Update passwords on other sites where the same or similar password was used.
- •Monitor accounts for unauthorized activity and be cautious of email phishing attempts.
Preventive Measures
- •Regularly update account passwords using unique, complex combinations.
- •Consider using password management tools to enhance security.
- •Enable two-factor authentication where available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.