DLH.net
HighThe DLH.net data breach in July 2016 exposed personal and account details of over 3.2 million subscribers.
- Records exposed
- 3,264,710 records
- Breach date
- Breach Jul 31, 2016
- Last update
- Updated Sep 7, 2016
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 July 2016, the gaming news site DLH.net experienced a data breach that compromised 3,264,710 user accounts. This breach exposed sensitive information such as dates of birth, email addresses, usernames, passwords, website activity data, and game redemption keys for the Steam platform. Passwords were stored with salted MD5 hashing, which is now considered an outdated security method.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users may face increased risks of credential-based attacks and unauthorized access to related accounts.
- Business Impact
- DLH.net experienced reputational damage and likely incurred costs related to security improvements and user notifications.
- Affected Sectors
- Gaming
- Digital Websites
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change passwords for DLH.net and any accounts using a similar password.
- •Enable two-factor authentication on important accounts.
- •Monitor email activity for potential phishing attempts.
Preventive Measures
- •Use strong and unique passwords for each online account.
- •Periodically review account activity and employ multi-layered security measures.
- •Avoid using outdated hash algorithms for password storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.