Back to Radar
WA

War Inc.

High

War Inc. breach exposed 1M user accounts with sensitive details.

Records exposed
1,020,136 records
Breach date
Breach Jul 4, 2012
Last update
Updated Nov 7, 2016
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesPasswordsUsernamesWebsite activity

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In July 2012, the gaming platform War Inc. suffered a significant data breach which resulted in the leakage of over 1 million user accounts. Details exposed included usernames, email addresses, and salted MD5 password hashes. This event underscores potential vulnerabilities in handling user data.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Compromised accounts might lead to unauthorized access or phishing attempts.
Business Impact
Loss of trust, potential regulatory fines, and increased cybersecurity expenditure.
Affected Sectors
  • Gaming/Entertainment
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change passwords for the affected account and other sites where the same password was used.
  • •Monitor accounts for unusual activity and enable two-factor authentication.
  • •Be wary of phishing attempts targeting affected users.

Preventive Measures

  • •Utilize stronger cryptographic hashing algorithms for password storage.
  • •Perform regular security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
  • •Educate users about creating strong, unique passwords.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Details include usernames, email addresses, and salted MD5 password hashes.