Operation Endgame 2.0
HighIn May 2025, law enforcement dismantled ransomware infrastructure in Operation Endgame 2.0, revealing email and password records.
- Records exposed
- 15,436,844 records
- Breach date
- Breach May 23, 2025
- Last update
- Updated May 25, 2025
What data was exposed?
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Why does this breach matter?
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In May 2025, law enforcement agencies globally collaborated to dismantle the infrastructure enabling ransomware attacks, in the operation known as Endgame 2.0. As part of the investigation, data belonging to over 15 million victims was consequently secured, including email addresses and passwords, and made accessible for analysis and heightened awareness through HaveIBeenPwned.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users may face account vulnerability to unauthorized access due to credentials exposure.
- Business Impact
- Organizations must ensure enhanced security measures to mitigate potential unauthorized access to internal systems.
- Affected Sectors
- General individuals
- Corporate accounts
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Immediately change passwords for affected accounts.
- •Enable two-factor authentication on all email accounts.
- •Scan systems for unauthorized access or changes.
Preventive Measures
- •Use unique passwords across services.
- •Regularly update account credentials.
- •Employ advanced monitoring to detect unauthorized use of credentials.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.