Open CS:GO
What was exposed
AvatarsEmail addressesIP addressesPhone numbersPhysical addressesPurchasesSocial media profilesUsernames
What to do if you were affected
- 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.
Details
In December 2017, the website for purchasing Counter-Strike skins known as Open CS:GO (Counter-Strike: Global Offensive) suffered a data breach (address since redirects to dropgun.com). The 10GB file contained an extensive amount of personal information including email and IP addresses, phone numbers, physical addresses and purchase histories. Numerous attempts were made to contact Open CS:GO about the incident , however no responses were received.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Open CS:GO data breach?
In December 2017, the website for purchasing Counter-Strike skins known as Open CS:GO (Counter-Strike: Global Offensive) suffered a data breach (address since redirects to dropgun.com). The 10GB file contained an extensive amount of personal information...
When did the data breach happen?
This data breach occurred around November 2017.
How many accounts were affected?
Around 512,311 accounts were affected.
What information was exposed?
Exposed data included Avatars, Email addresses, IP addresses, Phone numbers, Physical addresses, Purchases, Social media profiles and Usernames.
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. 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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