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D3Scene gaming forum breach in January 2016 exposed 568,827 user records.

Records exposed
568,827 records
Breach date
Breach Jan 1, 2016
Last update
Updated Jun 15, 2019
Source

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.

In January 2016, the online gaming forum D3Scene fell victim to a data breach. This incident involved the compromise of a vBulletin forum, leading to the exposure of sensitive user information, including 568,827 records comprising email addresses, IP addresses, usernames, and passwords secured using salted MD5 hashes. The breach data was subsequently provided to specialists for analysis.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Users potentially exposed to phishing campaigns or credential-related attacks using leaked data.
Business Impact
Damage to reputation and a critical need to enhance forum security protocols.
Affected Sectors
  • Online Gaming
  • Technology
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change your D3Scene account password, ensuring it is unique.
  • •Monitor your email account for signs of phishing or unauthorized access.
  • •Utilize two-factor authentication where possible.
  • •Verify the security settings of any accounts associated with the email address used on D3Scene.

Preventive Measures

  • •Use strong and unique passwords across online accounts.
  • •Regularly update forum software and apply security patches.
  • •Implement multi-factor authentication for forum access.
  • •Educate users on recognizing phishing and suspicious activity.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Users should change their passwords promptly and monitor account activity.