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OGUsers (2021 breach)

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In April 2021, OGUsers experienced a major data breach, exposing sensitive user credentials.

Records exposed
348,302 records
Breach date
Breach Apr 11, 2021
Last update
Updated May 16, 2022
Source

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.

The OGUsers forum experienced its fourth publicly reported data breach in April 2021. This incident exposed usernames, email addresses, IP addresses, and passwords hashed using salted MD5 or Argon2 methods. The stolen data was later listed for sale on a competing hacking forum, affecting over 348,000 unique accounts.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Compromised user accounts led to risks of credential theft and further exploitation.
Business Impact
Damage to reputation and potential legal repercussions due to user data exposure.
Affected Sectors
  • Online Community Services
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Immediately change passwords, especially ones reused on other sites.
  • •Monitor accounts for unauthorized activity.
  • •Remain alert to phishing attempts using exposed data.

Preventive Measures

  • •Enable MFA on all accounts.
  • •Avoid reusing passwords across platforms.
  • •Adopt a secure password manager.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Usernames, email addresses, IP addresses, and hashed passwords were exposed.