MCBans
mcbans.com
About This Breach
MCBans, a Minecraft banning service, faced a data breach in October 2016, exposing 120k unique user records. The exposed data included email and IP addresses, usernames, and password hashes, though the format of these hashes remains unclear.
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 MCBans data breach happen?
MCBans was breached in Oct 2016. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the MCBans breach?
120,485 records were exposed, making it the #651 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the MCBans breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Passwords, IP addresses, Usernames.
What should I do if I was affected by the MCBans 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?
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Review Device Security
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Monitor Your Accounts
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Use a Password Manager
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