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Gamigo

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Gamigo data breach in March 2012 exposed over 8 million user credentials.

Records exposed
8,243,604 records
Breach date
Breach Mar 1, 2012
Last update
Updated Jan 18, 2016
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesPasswords

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In March 2012, Gamigo, a German online gaming company, suffered a significant data breach. This incident resulted in the unauthorized disclosure of more than 8 million user accounts, which included email addresses and passwords hashed using the MD5 algorithm without the addition of a salt. This lack of secure password hashing methods heightened the risk of exposure for compromised accounts.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Exposure of personal email addresses and weakly hashed passwords poses risks of account enumeration and identity theft.
Business Impact
The reputation of Gamigo suffered, resulting in potential user trust erosion and revenue impacts.
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 passwords immediately, especially if reused elsewhere.
  • •Monitor email accounts for suspicious activity.

Preventive Measures

  • •Use a unique, complex password for each account and store them securely.
  • •Enable additional authentication mechanisms like two-factor authentication (2FA) where possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

You can verify if your data was included using services like HaveIBeenPwned.