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Warmane
HighData breach at Warmane exposed 1.1M user details, including emails and hashed passwords, in December 2016.
1,116,256 recordsBreach Dec 1, 2016Updated Sep 8, 2018
Exposed data classes
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Dates of birthEmail addressesPasswordsUsernames
Detailed Analysis
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
Warmane, an online platform for World of Warcraft private servers, experienced a data breach in December 2016 affecting over 1.1 million user accounts. Compromised information included usernames, email addresses, dates of birth, and salted MD5 password hashes. The leaked data circulated online and later informed security databases for analysis and awareness.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Exposed user data can lead to phishing, account compromises, and credential stuffing.
- Business Impact
- Warmane's reputation and user trust may have been impacted, emphasizing the importance of robust security measures.
- Affected Sectors
- Gaming
- Online Platforms
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Users should change their Warmane account password immediately.
- •Refrain from using the same password across multiple platforms.
- •Monitor email accounts for signs of phishing attempts
Preventive Measures
- •Ensure strong, unique passwords for each online service.
- •Utilize two-factor authentication when available.
- •Regularly monitor accounts and services for unauthorized access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
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