GTAGaming
What was exposed
Dates of birthEmail addressesIP addressesPasswordsUsernamesWebsite activity
What to do if you were 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.
- Be wary of targeted scams that use your personal details to sound convincing.
Details
In August 2016, the Grand Theft Auto forum GTAGaming was hacked and nearly 200k user accounts were leaked . The vBulletin based forum included usernames, email addresses and password hashes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the GTAGaming data breach?
In August 2016, the Grand Theft Auto forum GTAGaming was hacked and nearly 200k user accounts were leaked . The vBulletin based forum included usernames, email addresses and password hashes.
When did the data breach happen?
This data breach occurred around August 2016.
How many accounts were affected?
Around 197,184 accounts were affected.
What information was exposed?
Exposed data included Dates of birth, Email addresses, IP addresses, Passwords, Usernames and Website activity.
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. Be wary of targeted scams that use your personal details to sound convincing.
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