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CheapAssGamer.com
MediumIn 2015, CheapAssGamer.com experienced a breach exposing nearly 445k user credentials.
- Records exposed
- 444,767 records
- Breach date
- Breach Jul 1, 2015
- Last update
- Updated Nov 8, 2016
What data was exposed?
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Email addressesIP addressesPasswordsUsernames
Why does this breach matter?
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
The CheapAssGamer.com forum experienced a security breach in mid-2015, resulting in the unauthorized access of a database containing 444,767 user accounts. Compromised details included usernames, email addresses, IP addresses, and salted MD5 password hashes. This exposure underscores the importance of using unique, robust credentials for different online platforms.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Compromised account information could facilitate phishing or unauthorized account access if users reused passwords.
- Business Impact
- Potential reputational damage and operational challenges in securing platform vulnerabilities.
- Affected Sectors
- Online Communities
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Update your passwords across all accounts, prioritizing systems where you reused this password.
- •Enable multi-factor authentication on all available accounts.
Preventive Measures
- •Regularly review online platforms for their security practices.
- •Avoid reusing passwords across multiple sites.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
Usernames, email addresses, IP addresses, and salted password hashes.