Funny Games
MediumFunny Games suffered a data breach in April 2018, exposing 764,357 user records including credentials and personal details.
- Records exposed
- 764,357 records
- Breach date
- Breach Apr 28, 2018
- Last update
- Updated Jul 24, 2018
What data was exposed?
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Why does this breach matter?
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In April 2018, the online platform Funny Games experienced a security incident resulting in the exposure of 764,357 user records. The data included usernames, email and IP addresses, and salted MD5 password hashes. The breach was not discovered until July 2018, at which point it was acknowledged by the company, which attributed the cause to legacy code that had been retired. Users are encouraged to understand the importance of secure password practices and to review the implications of compromised data.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users faced potential risks including credential theft and data exposure.
- Business Impact
- Funny Games suffered reputational harm and had to manage an incident response.
- Affected Sectors
- Online Gaming Platform
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change passwords for accounts related to Funny Games.
- •Enable two-factor authentication if supported.
- •Monitor accounts for unauthorized activity.
- •Consider using a password manager to generate strong passwords.
Preventive Measures
- •Audit and retire legacy systems.
- •Implement stronger password hashing algorithms beyond MD5.
- •Perform regular security assessments and penetration tests.
- •Enhance user notifications about data breaches promptly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.