17173

17173.com

7,482,441
Exposed Records
Dec 2011
Breach Date
14 years ago
Plain Text
Password Risk
Energy industry
Energy
Industry
Added to XposedOrNot on November 8, 2023 · #152 of 763 breaches by records exposed

About This Breach

The 17173 gaming site breach in 2011 was part of a larger series of data breaches in China, affecting nearly 100 million users. Of these, 7.5 million were from 17173. The breach exposed usernames, email addresses, and salted MD5 password hashes.

Data Exposed

Usernames
Passwords
Email addresses

Breach Details

Breach Type Data Breach
Searchable Yes
Verified No
Sensitive Data No
Reference https://blog.dehashed.com/tgbus-com-hacked/ (opens in new tab)

Frequently Asked Questions

When did the 17173 data breach happen?

17173 was breached in Dec 2011. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.

How many records were exposed in the 17173 breach?

7,482,441 records were exposed, making it the #152 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.

What data was exposed in the 17173 breach?

The exposed data includes: Usernames, Passwords, Email addresses.

What should I do if I was affected by the 17173 breach?

Change your password on the affected service (and anywhere you reused it), turn on two-factor authentication, and set up free breach alerts on XposedOrNot so you know the moment your email appears in a new breach.

What Should You Do?

Urgent

Change Your Passwords

Update your password immediately, using 12+ characters with numbers and symbols.

High Priority

Enable Two-Factor Authentication

Add 2FA on all supported accounts using an authenticator app like Google Authenticator or Authy.

Recommended

Monitor Your Accounts

Set up login alerts and review account activity regularly for suspicious access.

Best Practice

Use a Password Manager

Never reuse passwords: use a password manager to generate unique ones for each account.