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 #158 largest of the 763 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 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.
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.