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Aimware
MediumData breach in 2019 exposed sensitive user information on Aimware, including passwords, emails, and activities.
305,470 recordsBreach Apr 28, 2019Updated May 2, 2022
Exposed data classes
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Email addressesIP addressesPasswordsPrivate messagesUsernamesWebsite activity
Detailed Analysis
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In mid-2019, the gaming-focused cheat software website Aimware underwent a significant data breach, leading to the exposure of sensitive user information. Data impacted included email addresses, IP addresses, usernames, private messages, website activity, and passwords stored with salted MD5 hashing.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users' private information (emails, IPs, passwords) was exposed.
- Business Impact
- Potential reputational damage and loss of user trust.
- Affected Sectors
- Gaming
- Technology
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change your password for Aimware and any other accounts where the same password was used.
- •Monitor your email account for unusual login attempts.
- •Update your security practices to include unique passwords for each service.
Preventive Measures
- •Avoid reusing passwords across multiple platforms.
- •Employ password managers to generate and store complex passwords.
- •Enable two-factor authentication wherever possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
Exposed data included email addresses, IP addresses, passwords (MD5 hashed), usernames, private messages, and website activity data.