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Animal Jam

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In October 2020, a breach of Animal Jam exposed sensitive data of over 7 million users.

Records exposed
7,104,998 records
Breach date
Breach Oct 12, 2020
Last update
Updated Nov 12, 2020
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Dates of birthEmail addressesGendersIP addressesNamesPasswordsPhysical addressesUsernames

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In October 2020, Animal Jam, an online game tailored for children, experienced a data breach exposing sensitive information of over 7 million unique users. The compromised data, including email addresses, usernames, passwords hashed with PBKDF2, physical addresses, and additional personally identifiable information, was later distributed within online hacker communities.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Affected users may face risks of phishing, targeted attacks, and identity theft.
Business Impact
The organization likely incurred reputational damage, remediation costs, and user response management challenges.
Affected Sectors
  • Online Gaming
  • Child-focused Platforms
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change account password immediately.
  • •Monitor accounts for suspicious activities.
  • •Enable multifactor authentication on platforms offering this option.
  • •Be vigilant against phishing attempts targeting exposed data.

Preventive Measures

  • •Use strong, unique passwords for different accounts.
  • •Implement multifactor authentication wherever possible.
  • •Maintain software and systems with the latest security updates.
  • •Educate users and parents on online safety measures.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.

Immediately update your password associated with this account and monitor for any suspicious activity.