NexusMods
nexusmods.com
About This Breach
NexusMods, a popular game modification site with close to 6 million registered members, suffered a data breach in 2019. The potentially exposed data includes members' email addresses, password hashes, and salts.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://www.nexusmods.com/news/14178 (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the NexusMods data breach happen?
NexusMods was breached in Jul 2013. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the NexusMods breach?
5,917,780 records were exposed, making it the #178 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the NexusMods breach?
The exposed data includes: Usernames, Email addresses, Passwords.
What should I do if I was affected by the NexusMods 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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Enable Two-Factor Authentication
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Monitor Your Accounts
Set up login alerts and review account activity regularly for suspicious access.
Use a Password Manager
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