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Duowan.com
HighDuowan.com experienced a data breach in 2011, affecting 2.6 million accounts with exposed credentials.
2,639,894 recordsBreach Jan 1, 2011Updated Nov 7, 2016
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 early 2011, the Chinese gaming platform Duowan.com experienced a data breach exposing over 2.6 million user accounts. The compromised data included email addresses, usernames, and plain text passwords. Although the breach is considered unverified due to challenges of confirmation, it highlights critical concerns regarding credential security.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Affected individuals might face account compromise risks on linked platforms due to exposed plain text passwords.
- Business Impact
- Trust in the organization's security measures may decrease, potentially impacting user retention.
- Affected Sectors
- Gaming
- Geographic Impact
- China
- International
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change passwords for your accounts if reused.
- •Enable two-factor authentication (2FA).
- •Monitor accounts for unauthorized activity.
Preventive Measures
- •Use strong, unique passwords.
- •Utilize a password manager.
- •Choose services with robust security measures, such as encrypted password storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
Email addresses, usernames, and plain text passwords were affected.