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WildStar
MediumThe 2015 WildStar forum breach exposed over 738,556 user records, including personal and login details.
738,556 recordsBreach Jul 11, 2015Updated Mar 6, 2016
Exposed data classes
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Dates of birthEmail addressesIP addressesPasswordsUsernames
Detailed Analysis
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.