BlankMediaGames
HighBlankMediaGames suffered a 2018 data breach revealing 7.6 million user records from Town of Salem.
- Records exposed
- 7,633,234 records
- Breach date
- Breach Dec 28, 2018
- Last update
- Updated Jan 2, 2019
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 December 2018, BlankMediaGames experienced a security breach affecting its Town of Salem gaming platform. This breach compromised the information of approximately 7.6 million user accounts, including usernames, email addresses, hashed passwords, IP addresses, browser details, purchase histories, and website activity. Despite reported attempts to notify the organization, DeHashed indicated that responses were not received during the time of disclosure.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Compromise of personal and transactional data increases risks of spam, targeted attacks, and identity theft.
- Business Impact
- Potential reputational damage and trust erosion within the community due to lack of communication and breach management.
- Affected Sectors
- Gaming Industry
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change your password immediately if this account's password is reused elsewhere.
- •Monitor email accounts for phishing attempts.
- •Review purchase and account activity for unauthorized actions.
Preventive Measures
- •Use unique passwords for every online account.
- •Monitor company announcements for breach updates.
- •Enable two-factor authentication on platforms where available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.