GameTuts

game-tuts.com

2,246,029
Exposed Records
Mar 2015
Breach Date
11 years ago
Easy to Crack
Password Risk
Entertainment industry
Entertainment
Industry
Added to XposedOrNot on March 11, 2026 · #290 of 763 breaches by records exposed

About This Breach

Game-Tuts.com, a website offering tools and resources for gaming enthusiasts, reportedly experienced a data breach in 2015. A security researcher discovered a database containing user information from the site that was exposed online.The database reportedly contained the personal information of over 2.2 million Game-Tuts.com users, including email addresses, usernames, IP addresses, and hashed passwords. The passwords were reportedly protected by a weak MD5 hashing algorithm, which could be easily cracked by attackers.

Data Exposed

Usernames
Passwords
Email addresses
IP addresses

Breach Details

Breach Type Data Breach
Searchable Yes
Verified Yes
Sensitive Data No
Reference No reference available

Frequently Asked Questions

When did the GameTuts data breach happen?

GameTuts was breached in Mar 2015. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on March 11, 2026.

How many records were exposed in the GameTuts breach?

2,246,029 records were exposed, making it the #290 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.

What data was exposed in the GameTuts breach?

The exposed data includes: Usernames, Passwords, Email addresses, IP addresses.

What should I do if I was affected by the GameTuts 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.

What Should You Do?

Urgent

Change Your Passwords

Update your password immediately, using 12+ characters with numbers and symbols.

High Priority

Enable Two-Factor Authentication

Add 2FA on all supported accounts using an authenticator app like Google Authenticator or Authy.

Recommended

Review Device Security

Update your devices and browsers, and check for unauthorized logins.

Recommended

Monitor Your Accounts

Set up login alerts and review account activity regularly for suspicious access.

Best Practice

Use a Password Manager

Never reuse passwords: use a password manager to generate unique ones for each account.