Evony
evony.com
About This Breach
In June 2016, hackers breached the website of Evony gaming company, compromising data of approximately 33 million registered user accounts. The breach exposed usernames, email addresses, passwords, and IP addresses. Passwords were stored using unsalted MD5 and SHA-1 hashing methods. In August 2016, the company's forum was breached again, exposing data of 938,000 registered accounts.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/52260/data-breach/evony-data-breach.html (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Evony data breach happen?
Evony was breached in Jun 2016. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Evony breach?
14,325,896 records were exposed, making it the #106 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Evony breach?
The exposed data includes: Usernames, Email addresses, Passwords, IP addresses.
What should I do if I was affected by the Evony 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
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Enable Two-Factor Authentication
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Review Device Security
Update your devices and browsers, and check for unauthorized logins.
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.