GPS Underground
MediumThe 2016 breach of GPS Underground exposed 669,584 user records, including sensitive data, discovered online later in 2017.
- Records exposed
- 669,584 records
- Breach date
- Breach Jul 1, 2016
- Last update
- Updated Nov 19, 2019
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 2017, a data breach from the online forum GPS Underground was discovered, involving records of 669,584 users. The compromised data included usernames, email addresses, IP addresses, dates of birth, and salted MD5 password hashes. This breach, originating mid-2016, was part of a group of compromised vBulletin websites and was later offered for sale online.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Exposed users faced risks of account compromise and potential targeted phishing attacks.
- Business Impact
- Reputational damage and lost user trust for GPS Underground platform.
- Affected Sectors
- Online Community Platforms
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change your account password immediately, ensuring it's unique and strong.
- •Monitor your accounts for unauthorized activity and consider enabling two-factor authentication.
- •Be cautious of phishing emails targeting exposed data classes like email addresses.
Preventive Measures
- •Organizations should regularly update and patch software platforms to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
- •Implement monitoring systems to detect and respond to unauthorized access promptly.
- •Utilize robust password hashing algorithms such as bcrypt or Argon2 for securely storing user credentials.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.