GTAGaming
gtagaming.com
About This Breach
GTAGaming.com, a popular fan site for the Grand Theft Auto video game franchise, reportedly experienced a data breach in 2016.The breach exposed the personal information of nearly 200,000 users of the site, including email addresses, usernames, and hashed passwords. The passwords were reportedly protected with the weak MD5 hashing algorithm, which could be easily cracked by attackers.
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 GTAGaming data breach happen?
GTAGaming was breached in Aug 2016. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the GTAGaming breach?
197,232 records were exposed, making it the #610 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the GTAGaming breach?
The exposed data includes: Usernames, Email addresses, Dates of birth, IP addresses, Passwords.
What should I do if I was affected by the GTAGaming 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?
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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
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Use a Password Manager
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