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Mindjolt
HighA security breach at MindJolt in 2019 exposed over 28 million records containing personal data.
28,364,826 recordsBreach Mar 18, 2019Updated Oct 4, 2023
Exposed data classes
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Dates of birthEmail addressesNames
Detailed Analysis
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In March 2019, MindJolt, an online gaming platform, experienced a security breach resulting in the exposure of 28.3 million user records. The compromised data included names, dates of birth, and email addresses, although no passwords were leaked. This breach highlights the risks associated with the storage and management of sensitive information in online services.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users' information, such as names, emails, and birth dates, was exposed, potentially enabling phishing or identity-based social engineering attacks.
- Business Impact
- The breach could harm MindJolt's reputation and necessitate improvements in data security measures.
- Affected Sectors
- Online Gaming
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Be vigilant with received emails phising.
- •Monitor for suspicious activities involving personal data.
Preventive Measures
- •Ensure strong and unique passwords.
- •Verify login origin if prompted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
Authenticatedly exposed: User names, emails, and dates of birth.