Zynga
CriticalZynga suffered a breach in September 2019, exposing 172.8M users' email, phone, and login data.
- Records exposed
- 172,869,660 records
- Breach date
- Breach Sep 1, 2019
- Last update
- Updated Jan 11, 2020
What data was exposed?
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Why does this breach matter?
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In September 2019, Zynga, noted for game titles such as "Words with Friends," experienced a cybersecurity breach. The compromise involved unauthorized access to a database containing 172,869,660 user records, offering details such as email addresses, usernames, salted SHA-1 hashed passwords, and phone numbers. This incident highlights the importance of robust encryption mechanisms and proactive measures in safeguarding user data from unauthorized entities.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Affected users faced potential risks such as phishing attacks and brute force attempts due to exposed sensitive data.
- Business Impact
- Zynga's reputation faced scrutiny, necessitating updates to its security practices and potential regulatory oversight.
- Affected Sectors
- Gaming and Entertainment
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change passwords for your Zynga account and any other accounts using the same or similar credentials.
- •Monitor email accounts for suspicious activities.
- •Enable multi-factor authentication where available.
Preventive Measures
- •Use unique passwords for each service.
- •Regularly update passwords to enhance protection.
- •Utilize password managers to securely store credentials.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.