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HeatGames
MediumHeatGames suffered a data breach in 2021 exposing over 647k user records, including sensitive account information.
647,896 recordsBreach Jun 12, 2021Updated Jan 28, 2025
Exposed data classes
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Email addressesGeographic locationsIP addressesPasswords
Detailed Analysis
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In June 2021, the gaming website HeatGames experienced a data breach. Approximately 647,896 unique records were exposed, including user email addresses, geographic locations, IP addresses, and salted MD5 password hashes. The breach data was later incorporated into other releases.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users' email addresses, geographic data, IP addresses, and password hashes were compromised, increasing the risk of credential theft.
- Business Impact
- The breach impacted HeatGames' customers, damaging trust and contributing to its eventual closure.
- Affected Sectors
- Online Gaming
- Consumer Data
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change passwords at all breached and related accounts.
- •Enable two-factor authentication on all accounts where available.
- •Monitor accounts for any unauthorized activities.
Preventive Measures
- •Use unique, strong passwords for each online account.
- •Avoid using the same password across multiple platforms.
- •Use a password manager to store complex passwords securely.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
Email addresses, IP addresses, geographic data, and salted MD5 password hashes.