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Pokémon Negro
MediumA breach under Pokémon Negro exposed 830,155 users' emails, IPs, and plaintext passwords.
- Records exposed
- 830,155 records
- Breach date
- Breach Oct 1, 2016
- Last update
- Updated Jan 3, 2017
What data was exposed?
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Email addressesIP addressesPasswords
Why does this breach matter?
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In October 2016, the Spanish Pokémon site Pokémon Negro experienced a security compromise exposing account details such as email addresses, IP addresses, and plain text passwords for 830,155 users. Efforts to contact the site regarding the incident went unanswered.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users' credentials and associated IP information were exposed, increasing risks of credential stuffing and location-specific targeting.
- Business Impact
- The breach cast doubts on the platform's security protocols and trustworthiness.
- Affected Sectors
- Gaming
- Online Communities
- Geographic Impact
- Spain
- Worldwide
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Immediately change your Pokémon Negro password.
- •Check and secure any other accounts using the same credentials.
- •Enable a password manager to generate unique passwords per site.
Preventive Measures
- •Utilize unique passwords stored in secured password managers.
- •Monitor site activity for unusual behaviors.
- •Enable education on recognizing phishing attempts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
If you registered on Pokémon Negro before October 2016, your data may have been compromised. Verify by checking HaveIBeenPwned or similar services.