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MediumShadow suffered a breach in 2023 exposing over 543,000 customer records.
- Records exposed
- 543,295 records
- Breach date
- Breach Sep 28, 2023
- Last update
- Updated Aug 11, 2024
What data was exposed?
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Dates of birthEmail addressesNamesPhysical addresses
Why does this breach matter?
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.
Attribution
Additional attribution provided with the breach record.
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