Aimware
MediumData breach in 2019 exposed sensitive user information on Aimware, including passwords, emails, and activities.
- Records exposed
- 305,470 records
- Breach date
- Breach Apr 28, 2019
- Last update
- Updated May 2, 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 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.
Attribution
Additional attribution provided with the breach record.
clerk/anthrax/soontoberichh