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Epic Games

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Epic Games forums breached in 2016 affecting over 250,000 user accounts.

Records exposed
251,661 records
Breach date
Breach Aug 11, 2016
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 August 2016, the Epic Games forums were compromised due to a vulnerability in the vBulletin software, resulting in the exposure of 251,661 user records containing usernames, email addresses, and password hashes secured with salted MD5.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Users' personal credentials and hashed passwords were exposed, increasing the risk of credential-based attacks.
Business Impact
The breach highlighted vulnerabilities in third-party software and could tarnish the organization's reputation.
Affected Sectors
  • Gaming
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change your password for the affected service and any other services using the same credentials.
  • •Be mindful of phishing attempts leveraging this information.
  • •Verify two-factor authentication is enabled where available.

Preventive Measures

  • •Utilize unique passwords for each service with the help of a password manager.
  • •Enable multi-factor authentication on all accounts.
  • •Stay informed about data breaches.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Usernames, email addresses, and salted MD5-hashed passwords.