GameVN

25 Sep 2024 N/A 25-Sep-2024 Database

1,370,064 Records Affected

Database Source Structure

Darkweb Breach Location

High-risk data exposed (passwords and/or SSN). Immediate credential reset and monitoring are recommended.

Breach Details

Domain N/A

Leaked Data Types Email Address, Username, IP Address, Password Hash

Password Types MD5(Salt)

Description

In May 2016, the Vietnamese gaming forum GameVN experienced a data breach, which was later included in a larger data collection. The compromised data from the XenForo-based forum consisted of 1.4 million unique email addresses, usernames, IP addresses, and passwords stored as salted MD5 hashes. This breach highlights the importance of implementing strong cybersecurity measures, as outdated encryption methods like MD5, even when salted, are vulnerable to attacks and should be replaced by more secure algorithms to protect user information effectively.

Leaked Data Types

Email · Address · Username · Ip · Password · Hash

Breach Rank

#46

Ranked by number of affected users

Impact Score

Impact Score: 40.00

Based on data sensitivity, breach size, and recency

Estimated Financial Impact

$9.9M

This is an estimate based on potential fraud, phishing, and data misuse. Not all users will be affected.

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