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In May 2016, the GameVN forum suffered a data breach exposing 1.4 million user records.

Records exposed
1,369,485 records
Breach date
Breach May 1, 2016
Last update
Updated Sep 23, 2024
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesIP addressesPasswordsUsernames

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

The Vietnamese gaming forum GameVN, operated on a XenForo-based platform, experienced a significant data breach in May 2016. The disclosed data included 1.4 million unique entries with email addresses, usernames, IP addresses, and salted MD5 password hashes. This breach highlights the importance of robust security measures for online forums.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Potential misuse of user data, including emails, usernames, and passwords.
Business Impact
Reputation damage for the forum and loss of user trust.
Affected Sectors
  • Gaming
  • Online Forums
Geographic Impact
  • Vietnam
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change passwords on other services if reused.
  • •Monitor accounts for unauthorized activities.

Preventive Measures

  • •Use unique and strong passwords for different platforms.
  • •Enable multi-factor authentication where possible.
  • •Stay informed about common phishing techniques.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

It's a method of password hashing that adds a random value (salt) to the hash to improve security.