PS3Hax

ps3hax.net

441,012
Exposed Records
Jul 2015
Breach Date
11 years ago
Easy to Crack
Password Risk
Entertainment industry
Entertainment
Industry
Added to XposedOrNot on November 8, 2023 · #521 of 763 breaches by records exposed

About This Breach

The PlayStation 3 hacking community website, PS3Hax, suffered a data breach in 2015 that resulted in the exposure of user information. The breach, carried out by an unknown hacker, led to the compromise of usernames, email addresses, and hashed passwords of the website's members.

Data Exposed

Usernames
Email addresses
Passwords
IP addresses
Dates of birth

Breach Details

Breach Type Data Breach
Searchable Yes
Verified Yes
Sensitive Data No
Reference https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_PlayStation_Network_outage (opens in new tab)

Frequently Asked Questions

When did the PS3Hax data breach happen?

PS3Hax was breached in Jul 2015. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.

How many records were exposed in the PS3Hax breach?

441,012 records were exposed, making it the #521 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.

What data was exposed in the PS3Hax breach?

The exposed data includes: Usernames, Email addresses, Passwords, IP addresses, Dates of birth.

What should I do if I was affected by the PS3Hax 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

Review Device Security

Update your devices and browsers, and check for unauthorized logins.

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.