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Demon Forums

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The 2019 Demon Forums breach exposed 52,623 user records via compromised vBulletin software.

52,623 recordsBreach Feb 20, 2019Updated Apr 4, 2019
Source

Exposed data classes

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesPasswordsUsernames

Detailed Analysis

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In February 2019, the hacking forum Demon Forums experienced a data breach involving its vBulletin platform. This incident resulted in the exposure of 52,623 unique records that encompassed usernames, email addresses, and passwords hashed with salted MD5, affecting users of the forum and highlighting the vulnerabilities in outdated hashing methodologies.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Users’ email addresses, usernames, and salted MD5-hashed passwords were exposed.
Business Impact
This breach harmed Demon Forums' reputation and highlighted vulnerabilities in its platform.
Affected Sectors
  • Tech Forums
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change your passwords immediately if they resemble those used on Demon Forums.
  • •Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for all accounts.
  • •Monitor associated email accounts for unusual activity.

Preventive Measures

  • •Regularly update forum and website software to address vulnerabilities.
  • •Adopt secure password hashing algorithms such as bcrypt or Argon2.
  • •Conduct routine security assessments and intrusion tests.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The breach exploited vulnerabilities in the vBulletin forum software.