RaidForums
MediumRaidForums experienced a breach in 2020, revealing data of 478,604 users.
- Records exposed
- 478,604 records
- Breach date
- Breach Sep 24, 2020
- Last update
- Updated May 31, 2023
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 September 2020, the hacking forum RaidForums experienced a data breach resulting in 478,604 user records being exposed. Subsequent disclosure occurred in May 2023, when these records were posted on another hacking forum. The compromised data included email addresses, usernames, dates of birth, IP addresses, and passwords securely hashed using Argon2.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users of RaidForums faced a loss of personal information, including hashed passwords.
- Business Impact
- The reputation of RaidForums and its users' privacy was significantly impacted.
- Affected Sectors
- Cybersecurity Community
- Forum Platforms
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change passwords linked to your RaidForums account.
- •Monitor online accounts for unauthorized access.
- •Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) where possible.
Preventive Measures
- •Always use unique passwords per platform.
- •Regularly update cybersecurity measures.
- •Avoid sharing sensitive personal information unnecessarily.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
Attribution
Additional attribution provided with the breach record.
white_peacock@riseup.net