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Tunngle

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In 2016, Tunngle faced a breach exposing over 8M user records.

Records exposed
8,192,928 records
Breach date
Breach Jul 1, 2016
Last update
Updated Oct 21, 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 global LAN gaming network Tunngle experienced a data breach in 2016 affecting over 8 million records, disclosing email addresses, usernames, IP addresses, and passwords hashed with salted MD5.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Exposed user credentials and associated IP addresses could compromise user privacy and security.
Business Impact
Tunngle faced trust erosion and operational challenges following the breach.
Affected Sectors
  • Gaming Industry
  • Tech Enthusiast Community
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change reused or similar passwords for other accounts.
  • •Monitor account activity for potential misuse.

Preventive Measures

  • •Utilize password managers to create unique passwords.
  • •Organizations should adopt stronger hash functions for data storage.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Email addresses, usernames, salted MD5 hashed passwords, and IP addresses were exposed.