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RaidForums

SourceHave I Been Pwned
StatusConfirmed breach
AddedMay 31, 2023
OccurredSeptember 24, 2020
Accounts affected478,604
Domainraidforums.com
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What was exposed
Dates of birthEmail addressesIP addressesPasswordsUsernames
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Details
In May 2023, 478k user records from the now defunct hacking forum known as "RaidForums" was posted to another hacking forum . The data dated back to September 2020 and included email addresses, usernames, dates of birth, IP addresses and passwords stored as Argon2 hashes.
Frequently asked questions

What is the RaidForums data breach?

In May 2023, 478k user records from the now defunct hacking forum known as "RaidForums" was posted to another hacking forum . The data dated back to September 2020 and included email addresses, usernames, dates of birth, IP addresses and passwords stored as...

When did the data breach happen?

This data breach occurred around September 2020.

How many accounts were affected?

Around 478,604 accounts were affected.

What information was exposed?

Exposed data included Dates of birth, Email addresses, IP addresses, Passwords 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. Be wary of targeted scams that use your personal details to sound convincing.

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