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Crack Community

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Crack Community forum breached in 2013, impacting over 19,000 user accounts.

Records exposed
19,210 records
Breach date
Breach Sep 9, 2013
Last update
Updated Feb 3, 2015
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesIP addressesPasswordsUsernamesWebsite activity

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In September 2013, the user forum Crack Community, which focused on game modification and crack sharing, was infiltrated by unauthorized individuals. The incident led to the exposure and subsequent online publication of data from over 19,000 user accounts. This data included email addresses, IP addresses, usernames, activity details, and passwords hashed using the MD5 algorithm. The breach highlights the necessity of secure password hashing practices and vigilant system monitoring.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Individuals may experience account compromise if reused credentials were utilized across other platforms.
Business Impact
The forum's reputation and user trust were significantly compromised.
Affected Sectors
  • Gaming
  • Online Forums
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change passwords immediately on other platforms if reused.
  • •Monitor account activity for unauthorized access.

Preventive Measures

  • •Use unique, strong passwords for each forum and site.
  • •Employ multi-factor authentication where possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

It's a password hashed using the MD5 algorithm combined with additional random data (salt) for added security.