Nival
What was exposed
AvatarsDates of birthEmail addressesGendersNamesSpoken languagesUsernamesWebsite activity
What to do if you were affected
- 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 February 2016, the Russian gaming company Nival was the target of an attack which was consequently detailed on Reddit . Allegedly protesting "the foreign policy of Russia in regards to Ukraine", Nival was one of several Russian sites in the breach and impacted over 1.5M accounts including sensitive personal information.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Nival data breach?
In February 2016, the Russian gaming company Nival was the target of an attack which was consequently detailed on Reddit . Allegedly protesting "the foreign policy of Russia in regards to Ukraine", Nival was one of several Russian sites in the breach and...
When did the data breach happen?
This data breach occurred around February 2016.
How many accounts were affected?
Around 1,535,473 accounts were affected.
What information was exposed?
Exposed data included Avatars, Dates of birth, Email addresses, Genders, Names, Spoken languages, Usernames and Website activity.
What should I do if I was affected?
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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