Minehut
minehut.com
About This Breach
Minehut, a popular hosting service for Minecraft servers, experienced a data breach in 2019, which exposed the personal data of around 400,000 users. The breach was attributed due to a vulnerability in the hosting provider's third-party billing software. The exposed information included email addresses, usernames, IP addresses, passwords (hashed and salted), and some billing information.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://forums.minehut.com/topic/16325-minehut-data-breach/ (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Minehut data breach happen?
Minehut was breached in May 2019. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Minehut breach?
396,591 records were exposed, making it the #536 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Minehut breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses.
What should I do if I was affected by the Minehut 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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Set up login alerts and review account activity regularly for suspicious access.