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Lounge Board

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Exposure of 45,018 user records from Lounge Board forum in August 2013.

45,018 recordsBreach Aug 1, 2013Updated Jul 6, 2014
Source

Exposed data classes

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesIP addressesNamesPasswordsPrivate messagesUsernamesWebsite activity

Detailed Analysis

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In August 2013, an unauthorized data breach led to the exposure of 45,018 user records from Lounge Board, a MyBB-based general discussion forum operational since 2012 until mid-2013. The leaked data included sensitive information such as usernames, email addresses, private messages, and hashed passwords, creating risks of unauthorized access and privacy compromises for affected users.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Users risked exposure of their PII and subsequent unauthorized actions using stolen credentials.
Business Impact
The forum itself was discontinued by the time of breach disclosure.
Affected Sectors
  • Online Forums
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change reused passwords immediately.
  • •Monitor account activity for anomalies.

Preventive Measures

  • •Use unique and strong passwords for each service.
  • •Enable two-factor authentication where available.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Information such as usernames, email addresses, hashed passwords, and private messages were exposed.