GamingMonk
gamingmonk.com
About This Breach
GamingMonk, which is recognized as India's "largest esports community" and has since been acquired by MPL Esports, experienced a data breach. This incident compromised the personal data of 655,000 users, including unique email addresses, names, usernames, phone numbers, dates of birth, and bcrypt password 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 GamingMonk data breach happen?
GamingMonk was breached in Dec 2020. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on October 12, 2024.
How many records were exposed in the GamingMonk breach?
654,457 records were exposed, making it the #465 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the GamingMonk breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Names, Passwords, Usernames, Dates of birth, Phone numbers.
What should I do if I was affected by the GamingMonk 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
Update your password immediately, using 12+ characters with numbers and symbols.
Enable Two-Factor Authentication
Add 2FA on all supported accounts using an authenticator app like Google Authenticator or Authy.
Watch for Phishing Calls & SMS
Be cautious of unexpected calls or texts asking for personal information.
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.