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Duowan.com

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Duowan.com experienced a data breach in 2011, affecting 2.6 million accounts with exposed credentials.

Records exposed
2,639,894 records
Breach date
Breach Jan 1, 2011
Last update
Updated Nov 7, 2016
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesPasswordsUsernames

Why does this breach matter?

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.