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Pokébip

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Pokébip exposed 657,001 user records in 2015, including sensitive data.

Records exposed
657,001 records
Breach date
Breach Jul 28, 2015
Last update
Updated Sep 9, 2016
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesIP addressesPasswordsTime zonesUsernamesWebsite activity

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In July 2015, the French website Pokébip experienced a data breach, exposing over 650,000 user records. The compromised data included email addresses, IP addresses, usernames, unsalted MD5-hashed passwords, time zones, and browsing activity information.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Exposed data, particularly hashes of passwords, increases the risk of unauthorized access to users’ accounts.
Business Impact
Organizations face reputation loss and user trust concerns.
Affected Sectors
  • Online Entertainment
  • Gaming
Geographic Impact
  • France
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change passwords on affected and similar accounts.
  • •Watch for phishing attempts using leaked data.

Preventive Measures

  • •Use hashed and complex password storage mechanisms.
  • •Monitor for suspicious activities or unauthorized access attempts.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Change any account credentials linked to this account to prevent further exposure.