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Go Ninja

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A 2019 breach of German gaming site Go Ninja exposed salted MD5 password hashes and user data.

Records exposed
4,999,001 records
Breach date
Breach Dec 17, 2019
Last update
Updated Nov 30, 2023
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 Go Ninja website, a discontinued German gaming platform, experienced a cybersecurity incident in December 2019 where user data was compromised. This incident specifically exposed data such as usernames, email addresses, IP addresses, and salted MD5 password hashes. Notably, a significant portion of the email addresses were automated rather than user-generated.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Users faced potential account compromise and phishing risks.
Business Impact
Reputational damage and potential regulatory repercussions.
Affected Sectors
  • Gaming
  • Media
Geographic Impact
  • Germany
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change your password on other sites that may use the same credentials.
  • •Monitor your email for phishing attempts.

Preventive Measures

  • •Use a password manager to create unique passwords.
  • •Implement 2FA for critical accounts.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

You should immediately change passwords and monitor account activities for unusual behavior.