HongFire
hongfire.com
About This Breach
HongFire, a popular anime and gaming community forum, suffered a data breach in 2018 that exposed the personal information of approximately 1.5 million users.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | No |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | Yes Sensitive |
| Reference | No reference available |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the HongFire data breach happen?
HongFire was breached in Mar 2015. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the HongFire breach?
1,468,970 records were exposed, making it the #334 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the HongFire breach?
The exposed data includes: Usernames, Email addresses, Passwords, IP addresses, Dates of birth.
What should I do if I was affected by the HongFire 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
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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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