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RaidForums

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RaidForums experienced a breach in 2020, revealing data of 478,604 users.

478,604 recordsBreach Sep 24, 2020Updated May 31, 2023
Source

Exposed data classes

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Dates of birthEmail addressesIP addressesPasswordsUsernames

Detailed Analysis

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.

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