SubaGames
HighA breach of SubaGames in 2016 exposed data of over 6 million users, with much of it unlawfully deciphered.
- Records exposed
- 6,137,666 records
- Breach date
- Breach Nov 1, 2016
- Last update
- Updated Aug 25, 2021
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 November 2016, SubaGames, a game developer, experienced a significant data breach that resulted in the exposure of sensitive user data including email addresses, usernames, and passwords. These records, consisting of 6.1 million unique entries, were initially safeguarded using salted MD5 hashing. However, a significant portion was subsequently cracked and circulated in plaintext form within illicit forums. The breach was documented and made publicly available by dehashed.com and recorded in the Have I Been Pwned database.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Individuals were at heightened risk of phishing, credential stuffing, and identity theft.
- Business Impact
- Significant reputational damage and potential fines for non-compliance with data protection laws of affected regions.
- Affected Sectors
- Gaming
- Technology
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change your password on any service using the same or similar credentials.
- •Enable two-factor authentication on all accounts if available.
- •Monitor email and associated accounts for suspicious activities.
- •Watch for phishing attempts pretending to be SubaGames' correspondence.
Preventive Measures
- •Create a unique, strong password for every service.
- •Adopt reputable password management tools.
- •Ensure websites utilize advanced hashing and encryption practices.
- •Companies should conduct regular security audits and penetration testing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.