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Shadow

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Shadow suffered a breach in 2023 exposing over 543,000 customer records.

543,295 recordsBreach Sep 28, 2023Updated Aug 11, 2024
Source

Exposed data classes

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Dates of birthEmail addressesNamesPhysical addresses

Detailed Analysis

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In September 2023, Shadow, a cloud gaming provider, was subjected to a data breach resulting in the unauthorized exposure of over 543,000 user records. The leaked data contained sensitive information such as names, dates of birth, email addresses, and physical addresses.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Exposed personal data may increase risks of identity theft or phishing.
Business Impact
The credibility and customer trust in Shadow might have been affected.
Affected Sectors
  • Gaming
  • Technology
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Monitor accounts for suspicious activity.
  • •Consider changing passwords associated with exposed emails.
  • •Be cautious with unexpected contacts.

Preventive Measures

  • •Use strong, unique passwords for online accounts.
  • •Enable two-factor authentication.
  • •Always verify credentials before engaging with links or messages.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Data exposed includes names, dates of birth, email addresses, and physical addresses.