Lifeboat
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About This Breach
Lifeboat, a Minecraft community, experienced a significant data breach in2016.The breach led to the exposure of more than 7 million user accounts, compromising data such as usernames, email addresses, and passwords
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://www.zdnet.com/article/minecraft-community-lifeboat-hacked-seven-million-accounts-compromised/ (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Lifeboat data breach happen?
Lifeboat was breached in Jan 2016. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Lifeboat breach?
7,028,594 records were exposed, making it the #166 largest of the 794 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Lifeboat breach?
The exposed data includes: Usernames, Passwords, Email addresses.
What should I do if I was affected by the Lifeboat breach?
Change your password on Lifeboat and anywhere you reused it, and make the new one long and unique. 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
Passwords were stored with weak protection and are likely cracked. Change it now on Lifeboat and anywhere you reused it. Make the new one long and unique.
Enable Two-Factor Authentication
Add 2FA on all supported accounts using an authenticator app like Google Authenticator or Authy.
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.