OwnedCore
ownedcore.com
About This Breach
OwnedCore, a well-known World of Warcraft exploits forum, encountered a significant security breach around August 2013, resulting in the exposure of over 880,000 accounts. The platform, powered by vBulletin, contained IP addresses and passwords that were stored as salted hashes. However, due to a weak implementation, many passwords were quickly decrypted.
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 OwnedCore data breach happen?
OwnedCore was breached in Aug 2013. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the OwnedCore breach?
880,359 records were exposed, making it the #415 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the OwnedCore breach?
The exposed data includes: Usernames, Email addresses, Passwords, IP addresses.
What should I do if I was affected by the OwnedCore 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
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Enable Two-Factor Authentication
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Review Device Security
Update your devices and browsers, and check for unauthorized logins.
Monitor Your Accounts
Set up login alerts and review account activity regularly for suspicious access.
Use a Password Manager
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