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AnimeLeague

SourceHave I Been Pwned
StatusConfirmed breach
AddedJuly 31, 2024
OccurredJuly 4, 2024
Accounts affected192,134
Domainanimeleague.net
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What was exposed
Dates of birthEmail addressesIP addressesPasswordsPhone numbersPrivate messagesPurchasesUsernames
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Details
In July 2024, AnimeLeague disclosed a data breach of their services . The data was posted for sale on a popular hacking forum and included 2 databases covering both event registration records and a dump of the phpBB bulletin board. The impacted data included passwords in various hashed formats including SHA-1, salted md5 and bcrypt, as well as usernames, private messages, dates of birth, purchases and 192k unique email addresses.
Frequently asked questions

What is the AnimeLeague data breach?

In July 2024, AnimeLeague disclosed a data breach of their services . The data was posted for sale on a popular hacking forum and included 2 databases covering both event registration records and a dump of the phpBB bulletin board. The impacted data included...

When did the data breach happen?

This data breach occurred around July 2024.

How many accounts were affected?

Around 192,134 accounts were affected.

What information was exposed?

Exposed data included Dates of birth, Email addresses, IP addresses, Passwords, Phone numbers, Private messages, Purchases and Usernames.

What should I do if I was affected?

Change your password for this account, and anywhere you reused it. Turn on two-factor authentication. Expect more phishing and spam at this address. Treat messages that reference this company with extra caution. Watch for text-message phishing and SIM-swap attempts on your phone number. Be wary of targeted scams that use your personal details to sound convincing.

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