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Nival

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The 2016 breach of Nival exposed over 1.5 million user account details, including sensitive information.

Records exposed
1,535,473 records
Breach date
Breach Feb 29, 2016
Last update
Updated Mar 3, 2016
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

AvatarsDates of birthEmail addressesGendersNamesSpoken languagesUsernamesWebsite activity

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In February 2016, the Russian gaming company Nival suffered a data breach that exposed account details of 1,535,473 individuals. The breach was reportedly carried out to protest Russia's foreign policy regarding Ukraine. The compromised data included information such as emails, usernames, and internal activity.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Users may experience phishing attacks using the disclosed data.
Business Impact
Reputational damage and potential non-compliance issues.
Affected Sectors
  • Gaming Industry
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Immediately change your Nival password and associated accounts.
  • •Monitor your email and online accounts for unusual activity.

Preventive Measures

  • •Use unique, complex passwords for every account.
  • •Implement two-factor authentication wherever possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Change your account credentials immediately, and enable two-factor authentication where possible.