Lifeboat

lbsg.net

7,028,594
Exposed Records
Jan 2016
Breach Date
10 years ago
Easy to Crack
Password Risk
Entertainment industry
Entertainment
Industry
Added to XposedOrNot on November 8, 2023 · #158 of 763 breaches by records exposed

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

Usernames
Passwords
Email addresses

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.

What Should You Do?

Urgent

Change Your Passwords

Update your password immediately, using 12+ characters with numbers and symbols.

High Priority

Enable Two-Factor Authentication

Add 2FA on all supported accounts using an authenticator app like Google Authenticator or Authy.

Recommended

Monitor Your Accounts

Set up login alerts and review account activity regularly for suspicious access.

Best Practice

Use a Password Manager

Never reuse passwords: use a password manager to generate unique ones for each account.