
Nival
What Happened
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.
Compromised Data
Recommended Actions
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Breach Overview
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Affected Accounts:
1.5 million
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Breach Occurred:
February 2016
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Added to HIBP:
3 Mar 2016
Recommended Actions
Change Your Password
If you haven't changed your Nival 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.