
GTAGaming
What Happened
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.
Compromised Data
Recommended Actions
Change Your Password
If you haven't changed your password on this service since the breach, do so immediately.
Enable Two-Factor Authentication
If 2FA is supported, add an extra layer of security to your account.
Check Other Accounts
If you used the same password elsewhere, change those too.
Monitor for Suspicious Activity
Watch for unusual login attempts, spam and phishing emails.
Breach Overview
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Affected Accounts:
197.2 thousand
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Breach Occurred:
August 2016
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Added to HIBP:
23 Aug 2016
Recommended Actions
Change Your Password
If you haven't changed your GTAGaming password since 2016, do so immediately.
Enable Two-Factor Authentication
Add an extra layer of security to your account.
Check Other Accounts
If you used the same password elsewhere, change those too.
Monitor for Suspicious Activity
Watch for unusual login attempts or messages from your account.