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MediumIn 2014, ILikeCheats forum faced a breach exposing 188k user credentials including hashed passwords.
- Records exposed
- 188,847 records
- Breach date
- Breach Oct 18, 2014
- Last update
- Updated Apr 22, 2018
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.
In October 2014, the game cheats forum 'ILikeCheats' experienced a data breach compromising 188,847 user accounts. Data exposed included email addresses, IP addresses, usernames, and MD5-hashed passwords. These details were disclosed with assistance from DeHashed.com, highlighting vulnerabilities within the forum system.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Exposed credentials might lead to account compromise if reused on other platforms.
- Business Impact
- The organization faced loss of user trust and potential compliance scrutiny.
- Affected Sectors
- Gaming
- Online Communities
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change passwords associated with the email addresses used on the breached service.
- •Enable multi-factor authentication on all platforms.
- •Monitor email activity for signs of phishing.
Preventive Measures
- •Use strong, unique passwords for different accounts.
- •Avoid using plaintext or weakly hashed password storage systems.
- •Regularly audit and update system security.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
Change your account password immediately and on any other services where the same password was used.