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ILikeCheats

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In 2014, ILikeCheats forum faced a breach exposing 188k user credentials including hashed passwords.

188,847 recordsBreach Oct 18, 2014Updated Apr 22, 2018
Source

Exposed data classes

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesIP addressesPasswordsUsernames

Detailed Analysis

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.