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JoyGames
HighA data breach of JoyGames forum in December 2019 exposed data of 4.5 million users.
4,461,787 recordsBreach Dec 14, 2019Updated Dec 7, 2023
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 December 2019, the JoyGames forum experienced a data breach that exposed approximately 4.5 million unique email addresses. The compromised data also included user-associated details such as usernames, IP addresses, and salted MD5 password hashes.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Potential credential compromise and targeted phishing attacks.
- Business Impact
- Loss of user trust and potential regulatory scrutiny.
- Affected Sectors
- Online Gaming
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change login credentials for the JoyGames account.
- •Monitor associated accounts for unauthorized access.
- •Be vigilant for phishing attempts.
Preventive Measures
- •Avoid password reuse across platforms.
- •Implement stronger cryptographic standards.
- •Conduct regular security audits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
Email addresses, usernames, IP addresses, and salted MD5 password hashes.