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DragonNest

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DragonNest suffered a 2013 breach exposing usernames, emails, IPs, and passwords of 511,290 users.

Records exposed
511,290 records
Breach date
Breach Aug 23, 2013
Last update
Updated Feb 3, 2025
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 August 2013, DragonNest, a massively multiplayer online role-playing game, experienced a data breach exposing approximately 511,290 user records. The compromised data included usernames, email addresses, IP addresses, and plain-text passwords. This incident highlighted vulnerabilities within the security design, potentially impacting user privacy and personal security.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Users may experience unauthorized account access or phishing attacks.
Business Impact
Damage to reputation and trust with users, requiring a focus on improved security measures.
Affected Sectors
  • Gaming
  • Software
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change passwords immediately on DragonNest and any other service using the same credentials.
  • •Enable multifactor authentication on all accounts.
  • •Monitor email inbox for phishing attempts.

Preventive Measures

  • •Implement secure password hashing algorithms (e.g., bcrypt or Argon2).
  • •Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing.
  • •Educate users about creating strong, unique passwords.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Update your password for all related accounts and monitor for suspicious activity.