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HighData breach of Xbox360 ISO forum exposed 1.2 million accounts in 2015.
- Records exposed
- 1,296,959 records
- Breach date
- Breach Sep 25, 2015
- Last update
- Updated Jan 29, 2017
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 Xbox360 ISO forum, specializing in discussions pertaining to the Xbox gaming console, faced a data breach in September 2015. This incident involved the exposure of 1.2 million accounts, including email addresses, IP addresses, salted MD5 password hashes, and usernames.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Affected users experienced compromise of their credentials and associated online identities.
- Business Impact
- The breached forum experienced reputational damage and potential operational disruptions.
- Affected Sectors
- Gaming Forums
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change your password on Xbox360 ISO and any other accounts using the same credentials.
- •Monitor email accounts for phishing attempts.
- •Enable multi-factor authentication where possible.
Preventive Measures
- •Avoid reusing passwords across multiple services.
- •Use strong, unique passwords for individual accounts.
- •Adopt multi-factor authentication for additional security.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
You can check if your email is affected using the tool on "Have I Been Pwned".