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SoarGames suffered a data breach in 2019 exposing 4.8M user records with sensitive data.

Records exposed
4,774,445 records
Breach date
Breach Dec 16, 2019
Last update
Updated Dec 3, 2023
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesIP addressesPasswordsUsernames

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

The SoarGames data breach in December 2019 resulted in the exposure of around 4.8 million records, including email addresses, usernames, IP addresses, and salted MD5 password hashes. The platform, a gaming website, appears to have been succeeded by generated rather than user-provided email addresses, indicating a unique aspect of the incident.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Users' credentials, including email addresses and passwords, were exposed, increasing risks of credential stuffing attacks.
Business Impact
The organization's credibility and operational continuity were likely significantly affected, contributing to its eventual closure.
Affected Sectors
  • Gaming Industry
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Immediately change your SoarGames account password.
  • •Review online accounts using a similar password for suspicious activities.
  • •Enable two-factor authentication on supported platforms.

Preventive Measures

  • •Utilize unique passwords for each account.
  • •Adopt a password manager to securely store and generate passwords.
  • •Monitor accounts for suspicious activities regularly.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The breach included usernames, email addresses, IP addresses, and salted MD5 password hashes.