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OnRPG

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The breach impacted over 1 million user accounts of a gaming website, exposing sensitive data.

Records exposed
1,047,640 records
Breach date
Breach Jul 1, 2016
Last update
Updated May 8, 2025
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.

In July 2016, the online gaming community website OnRPG experienced a significant data breach, resulting in the exposure of over 1,000,000 user records comprising email addresses, IP addresses, usernames, and salted MD5 password hashes.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Exposed credentials could be exploited for account compromise and phishing.
Business Impact
The organization's reputation suffered, and operational continuity was potentially disrupted.
Affected Sectors
  • Online Gaming
  • Community Platforms
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Immediately change passwords for similar accounts tied to your email.
  • •Monitor for suspicious activity on related services.
  • •Consider using a password manager for unique credentials.

Preventive Measures

  • •Implement strong password policies with unique identifiers.
  • •Utilize security measures such as multi-factor authentication.
  • •Regularly audit online community systems for vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Secure hashing protects stored passwords, adding complexity for attackers.