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Nexus Mods
HighNexus Mods suffered a data breach in 2013, exposing ~5.9 million accounts including usernames, emails, and hashed passwords.
5,915,013 recordsBreach Jul 22, 2013Updated Jan 17, 2016
Exposed data classes
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Email addressesPasswordsUsernames
Detailed Analysis
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
The Nexus Mods data breach occurred in July 2013, but users were informed in December 2015. During this incident, unauthorized access led to the exposure of approximately 5.9 million records, including usernames, email addresses, and salted password hashes. Evidence suggested the data had been under circulation before discovery.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Affected users’ account credentials were exposed, necessitating password changes.
- Business Impact
- The breach impacted Nexus Mods' user trust and required remediation to secure the platform.
- Affected Sectors
- Entertainment and 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 Nexus Mods and other services using the same password.
- •Monitor accounts for suspicious activities.
- •Consider enabling two-factor authentication.
Preventive Measures
- •Use unique, complex passwords for each account.
- •Regularly update system and database security protocols.
- •Monitor systems for unusual activities and respond promptly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
The breach involved a high number of users and sensitive data like credentials accessible to malicious actors.