GPSUnderground
gpsunderground.com
About This Breach
GPS Underground, in early 2017, came to light as part of a series of breached vBulletin websites that surfaced for sale online. Originating from mid-2016, this breach led to the exposure of 670k records which encompassed usernames, email and IP addresses, dates of birth, and passwords encrypted as salted MD5 hashes.
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 GPSUnderground data breach happen?
GPSUnderground was breached in Jul 2016. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the GPSUnderground breach?
669,484 records were exposed, making it the #460 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the GPSUnderground breach?
The exposed data includes: Usernames, Email addresses, Passwords, IP addresses, Dates of birth.
What should I do if I was affected by the GPSUnderground 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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