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Stronghold Kingdoms

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Stronghold Kingdoms data breach in 2018 exposed 5.2M user credentials.

5,187,305 recordsBreach Jul 4, 2018Updated Jul 21, 2019
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Exposed data classes

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesPasswordsUsernames

Detailed Analysis

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In July 2018, the popular online game Stronghold Kingdoms was subjected to a significant data breach, leading to the exposure of the credentials of nearly 5.2 million users. Data compromised included email addresses, usernames, and passwords hashed using salted SHA-1. This breach emphasizes the critical importance of robust data protection mechanisms.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Exposed user credentials could be used in credential stuffing attacks.
Business Impact
The breach negatively impacted customer trust and necessitated disclosure measures.
Affected Sectors
  • Gaming
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change your account password for Stronghold Kingdoms.
  • •Monitor associated email accounts for suspicious activities.
  • •Enable two-factor authentication where possible.

Preventive Measures

  • •Utilize strong, unique passwords for each account.
  • •Regularly update and secure password storage practices.
  • •Be cautious of phishing attempts.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Email addresses, usernames, and passwords hashed as salted SHA-1 were exposed.