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Evony
HighEvony suffered a data breach in 2016, exposing nearly 29 million accounts, including hashed passwords without salting.
29,396,116 recordsBreach Jun 1, 2016Updated Mar 25, 2017
Exposed data classes
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Email addressesIP addressesPasswordsUsernames
Detailed Analysis
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In June 2016, Evony, a popular online multiplayer game, experienced a significant data breach exposing over 29 million user accounts. Compromised data included usernames, email addresses, IP addresses, and MD5-hashed passwords lacking cryptographic salts, raising significant concerns regarding the security of user information.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users' personal data like email addresses and hashed passwords were exposed, increasing the risk of account misuse or phishing.
- Business Impact
- Evony faced reputational damage and potential scrutiny over its security practices.
- Affected Sectors
- Online Gaming
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change your Evony account password immediately.
- •Check if the reused password has compromised any other accounts.
- •Monitor your email for phishing attempts.
Preventive Measures
- •Use unique, strong passwords for every account.
- •Enable two-factor authentication when available.
- •Regularly check email addresses for exposure in known breaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
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