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Open CS:GO

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The Open CS:GO breach exposed 512,311 user records, including PII, in December 2017.

Records exposed
512,311 records
Breach date
Breach Nov 28, 2017
Last update
Updated Jan 15, 2018
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

AvatarsEmail addressesIP addressesPhone numbersPhysical addressesPurchasesSocial media profilesUsernames

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

Open CS:GO, a website providing Counter-Strike virtual items, experienced a data breach in December 2017. This unauthorized access exposed over 512,000 user records, encompassing personally identifiable information (PII) such as emails, IP addresses, phone numbers, and purchase histories. Despite efforts to secure communication with the business, there were no responses from its operators.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Users may face phishing attacks, identity theft, or targeted fraud exploiting the exposed data.
Business Impact
The breach undermined customer trust and harmed the platform's reputation.
Affected Sectors
  • Gaming
  • E-commerce
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change passwords associated with your account.
  • •Monitor financial and online activity for unusual or unauthorized actions.
  • •Be cautious with emails or communications referencing Open CS:GO.

Preventive Measures

  • •Use unique, strong passwords for every platform.
  • •Regularly verify account activity for unusual behavior.
  • •Enable two-factor authentication where possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Exposed data includes emails, IP addresses, usernames, purchase history, social media profiles, physical addresses, and phone numbers.