Snail
HighData breach at Snail exposed 1.4M user records in March 2015.
- Records exposed
- 1,410,899 records
- Breach date
- Breach Mar 14, 2015
- Last update
- Updated Jul 27, 2019
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 March 2015, the gaming website Snail's database was compromised, resulting in the exposure of approximately 1.4 million subscribers' records. The leaked information included usernames, email addresses, IP addresses, and improperly protected passwords stored using unsalted MD5 hashes, a method known for its vulnerabilities to password cracking. The compromised data was later shared with HaveIBeenPwned by dehashed.com to raise awareness about the breach and its potential impacts.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users may experience phishing attacks or credential reuse fraud.
- Business Impact
- The organization faced a negative public reputation and potential regulatory scrutiny.
- Affected Sectors
- Gaming
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Users should reset passwords on other services if reused.
- •Monitor email accounts for unusual activity.
Preventive Measures
- •Regularly change passwords.
- •Utilize password managers to create unique credentials for each service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.