CD Projekt RED
HighA 2016 breach at CD Projekt RED's forum exposed 1.9 million accounts including usernames, emails, passwords.
- Records exposed
- 1,871,373 records
- Breach date
- Breach Mar 1, 2016
- Last update
- Updated Jan 31, 2017
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 March 2016, CD Projekt RED, a prominent Polish game development company, experienced a security breach targeting their online forum platform. The incident resulted in the exposure of approximately 1.9 million user account records. This dataset included usernames, email addresses, and salted SHA1 hashed passwords, raising concerns for affected individuals regarding the security of their emulated accounts on other platforms and services.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Exposed credentials pose a risk for those who reused passwords across multiple online platforms.
- Business Impact
- Potential reputational damage and a spam or phishing risk for affected users.
- Affected Sectors
- Gaming
- Entertainment
- Geographic Impact
- Global
- Poland
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change passwords for impacted accounts.
- •Monitor for unauthorized account activity.
- •Check for reused passwords and change them.
Preventive Measures
- •Use unique passwords for every platform.
- •Enable two-factor authentication where available.
- •Practice regular digital hygiene, such as updating and shielding email addresses from public view.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.