Duowan
duowan.com
About This Breach
The Chinese gaming website Duowan.com suffered a data breach in 2011 that resulted in the exposure of 2.6 million user accounts. The compromised data included email addresses, user names, and plain text passwords.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | No |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://www.techinasia.com/hackers-steal-data-of-millions-of-chinese-net-users (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Duowan data breach happen?
Duowan was breached in Jan 2011. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Duowan breach?
2,639,502 records were exposed, making it the #269 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Duowan breach?
The exposed data includes: Usernames, Email addresses, Passwords.
What should I do if I was affected by the Duowan 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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What Should You Do?
Change Your Passwords
Update your password immediately, using 12+ characters with numbers and symbols.
Enable Two-Factor Authentication
Add 2FA on all supported accounts using an authenticator app like Google Authenticator or Authy.
Monitor Your Accounts
Set up login alerts and review account activity regularly for suspicious access.
Use a Password Manager
Never reuse passwords: use a password manager to generate unique ones for each account.