Gamigo Data Breach and Leak (March 2012)
gamigo.com
About This Breach
The Gamigo data breach occurred in 2012, where email addresses and passwords were compromised. The number of records affected was around 8.2 million.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://www.forbes.com/sites/andygreenberg/2012/07/23/eight-million-passwords-spilled-from-gaming-site-gamigo-months-after-breach/?sh=3183b3ec6f77 (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check if I was in the Gamigo breach?
Type your email address into the search box on our data breach check page. If it appears in the Gamigo breach, or any other, you'll see the breach name, date and what was exposed. It's free and nothing you type is stored.
When did the Gamigo data breach happen?
Gamigo was breached in Mar 2012. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Gamigo breach?
8,210,802 records were exposed, making it the #147 largest of the 796 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Gamigo breach?
The exposed data includes: Names, Email addresses, Social media profiles, Usernames.
What should I do if I was affected by the Gamigo breach?
No password was in this breach, so the main risk is phishing. Be wary of emails, calls or texts that quote these details, 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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