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The 2016 Cross Fire breach exposed 12.8M user records, including usernames, emails, and MD5-hashed passwords.

Records exposed
12,865,609 records
Breach date
Breach Aug 8, 2016
Last update
Updated Dec 28, 2016
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesPasswordsUsernames

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In August 2016, the online gaming forum Cross Fire, hosted on the Russian platform Mail.ru, was compromised alongside several other forums on the same provider. The breach involved unauthorized access to user account data, exposing a total of 12.8 million sets of information, including usernames, email addresses, and passwords stored as salted MD5 hashes.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Users experienced data loss compounding email and password security risks.
Business Impact
This incident raised reputational concerns and increased scrutiny on Mail.ru's security practices.
Affected Sectors
  • Gaming
  • Technology
Geographic Impact
  • Russia
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Immediately change passwords associated with the breached accounts.
  • •Monitor email accounts for phishing attempts.
  • •Enable two-factor authentication where possible.

Preventive Measures

  • •Use strong, unique passwords for each service.
  • •Regularly review accounts for anomalous activity.
  • •Opt for platforms using robust encryption methods for data protection.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Usernames, email addresses, and passwords stored as salted MD5 hashes were compromised.