Guns and Robots
MediumThe 2016 Guns and Robots breach exposed 143,569 user records, including email addresses, IP addresses, usernames, and SHA-1 hashed passwords.
- Records exposed
- 143,569 records
- Breach date
- Breach Apr 1, 2016
- Last update
- Updated Feb 14, 2018
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 April 2016, the gaming platform Guns and Robots, hosted on play-gar.com, experienced a data breach that led to the unauthorized exposure of 143,569 user records. The information accessed by the attackers included usernames, email addresses, IP addresses, and SHA-1 hashed passwords. This incident was later cataloged on security breach tracking databases.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users may face risks of credential compromise, account hijacking, and phishing.
- Business Impact
- Reputation damage, user trust decline, and potential legal consequences.
- Affected Sectors
- Gaming
- Entertainment
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Update your account credentials on all platforms where the same password was used.
- •Enable two-factor authentication on all accounts, if not already active.
- •Monitor emails for suspicious activity, such as phishing attempts.
Preventive Measures
- •Use unique, complex passwords for every online account.
- •Regularly review and update account security settings.
- •Stay informed on recent breach notifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.