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IDC Games

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IDC Games faced a data breach in March 2021 exposing 4M user records.

Records exposed
3,966,871 records
Breach date
Breach Mar 15, 2021
Last update
Updated Nov 17, 2021
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesPasswordsUsernames

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In March 2021, IDC Games experienced a data breach impacting nearly four million user records. This breach involved the unauthorized sharing of usernames, email addresses, and passwords that were stored as salted MD5 hashes on a public hacking forum.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Users may face risks of account compromise on IDC Games and other platforms with shared credentials.
Business Impact
Reputational damage and potential regulatory penalties for IDC Games.
Affected Sectors
  • Gaming industry
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Immediately change your password on IDC Games and other platforms where the same password was used.
  • •Monitor your email accounts for unusual activities or phishing attempts.
  • •Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) wherever available.

Preventive Measures

  • •Use unique, strong passwords for different online accounts.
  • •Regularly update passwords and use a password manager to track them.
  • •Stay informed about potential data breaches affecting platforms you use.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Users registered with IDC Games during or before March 2021 may be affected and should check for notification or use breach-checker tools.