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Minecraft World Map
MediumHack of Minecraft World Map in 2016 exposed 71,081 user accounts with sensitive data.
- Records exposed
- 71,081 records
- Breach date
- Breach Jan 15, 2016
- Last update
- Updated Aug 29, 2016
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 January 2016, the website Minecraft World Map, which allowed users to share their custom maps, was compromised in a data breach. Affected data included usernames, email addresses, IP addresses, and salted and hashed passwords of approximately 71,081 user accounts.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- End users faced potential risks of account compromise and phishing attacks.
- Business Impact
- Reputation damage and trust issues for the breached platform.
- Affected Sectors
- Gaming
- Web Hosting
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change your Minecraft World Map password if not already done.
- •Monitor associated email accounts for phishing activities.
- •Check for reuse of the same credentials across platforms and update accordingly.
Preventive Measures
- •Avoid reusing passwords across multiple internet services.
- •Use robust passwords integrating letters, digits, and special characters.
- •Enable two-factor authentication wherever possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
Email addresses, usernames, IP addresses, and salted/hashed passwords.