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The 2015 WildStar forum breach exposed over 738,556 user records, including personal and login details.

Records exposed
738,556 records
Breach date
Breach Jul 11, 2015
Last update
Updated Mar 6, 2016
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Dates of birthEmail addressesIP addressesPasswordsUsernames

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In July 2015, the official forum for the WildStar gaming community suffered a significant data breach, compromising the information of over 738,556 members. The exposed data, which included email addresses, birth dates, passwords, and other personal details, was subsequently found being exchanged on underground markets.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Compromised data may lead to unauthorized access or phishing attempts targeting affected users.
Business Impact
The incident could harm the reputation of the affected organization and necessitate resource allocation toward resolving security vulnerabilities.
Affected Sectors
  • Gaming
  • Online Forums
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change passwords associated with your forum account and any accounts using the same credentials.
  • •Monitor email accounts for unusual activity or phishing attempts related to the breach.
  • •Consider identity protection services to monitor for misuse of your data.

Preventive Measures

  • •Use unique, strong passwords for each online service.
  • •Regularly update and review your security settings in online platforms.
  • •Enable two-factor authentication where possible for additional security.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Exposed data included email addresses, dates of birth, IP addresses, hashed passwords, and usernames of forum members.