hackforums.net
What Happened
In June 2011, the hacktivist group known as "LulzSec" leaked one final large data breach they titled "50 days of lulz". The compromised data came from sources such as AT&T, Battlefield Heroes and the hackforums.net website. The leaked Hack Forums data included credentials and personal information of nearly 200,000 registered forum users.
Compromised Data
Recommended Actions
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Breach Overview
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Affected Accounts:
191.5 thousand
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Breach Occurred:
June 2011
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Added to HIBP:
11 May 2014
Recommended Actions
Change Your Password
If you haven't changed your hackforums.net password since 2011, 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.
