Aternos
aternos.org
About This Breach
Aternos, a popular game server hosting service, suffered a data breach in 2015 that impacted its users. The breach exposed user email addresses and hashed passwords.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | No reference available |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Aternos data breach happen?
Aternos was breached in Dec 2015. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Aternos breach?
1,231,715 records were exposed, making it the #372 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Aternos breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Passwords, IP addresses, Usernames.
What should I do if I was affected by the Aternos 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.
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Review Device Security
Update your devices and browsers, and check for unauthorized logins.
Monitor Your Accounts
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Use a Password Manager
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