86,767 Gaming Accounts Breached at Adopt Me Trading

In July 2022, the Adopt Me Trading Values tool suffered a data breach that exposed 86,767 user records to unauthorized parties. This third-party Roblox utility, used by players of the popular game "Adopt Me," had its database compromised, putting a young gaming community at risk. The breach received limited mainstream coverage but circulated through gaming forums and underground data markets shortly after it occurred.

How Attackers Can Exploit the Adopt Me Trading Values Breach

With bcrypt password hashes, usernames, email addresses, and IP addresses all in hand, a threat actor can launch targeted credential stuffing campaigns across Roblox and related gaming services. Attackers particularly value this combination because it enables account takeover even when the password hash itself resists cracking, by simply testing the same credentials on other platforms where users have reused their passwords.

What Was Exposed in the Adopt Me Trading Values Breach

• Email Address
• Username
• IP Address
• Password Hash (bcrypt)

Why the Adopt Me Trading Values Breach Still Matters

Gaming account credentials are highly tradeable on dark web markets, and this breach feeds directly into that ecosystem. IP addresses paired with usernames allow attackers to geolocate and profile affected users, while bcrypt hashes -- though strong -- can still be cracked if the underlying passwords are short or common. The real-world risk extends beyond Roblox: users who reused these credentials on email, banking, or social accounts are vulnerable to account takeover across multiple services.

How a Database Breach Works

A database breach occurs when an attacker gains unauthorized access to a backend data store, typically by exploiting an unpatched vulnerability, misconfigured access controls, or stolen administrative credentials. Once inside, the attacker can export entire tables of user data in minutes. Third-party tools built around popular games often operate with smaller security teams and less rigorous infrastructure review, making them attractive targets when they accumulate large user bases.

Check If Your Data Was Exposed

HEROIC's DarkWatch monitors over 400 billion leaked records, including data from breaches like Adopt Me Trading Values. Search your email address now to find out if your credentials are circulating on the dark web and take steps to protect your accounts before attackers do.