Powerbot
powerbot.org
About This Breach
Powerbot is a popular online gaming community and marketplace that specializes in trading virtual currency and other items in games like RuneScape. In 2014, the Powerbot website suffered a data breach that exposed the personal information of over 500,000 users, including usernames, email addresses, and IP addresses.
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 Powerbot data breach happen?
Powerbot was breached in Sep 2014. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Powerbot breach?
503,658 records were exposed, making it the #502 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Powerbot breach?
The exposed data includes: Usernames, Email addresses, Passwords, IP addresses.
What should I do if I was affected by the Powerbot 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
Update your password immediately, using 12+ characters with numbers and symbols.
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
Never reuse passwords: use a password manager to generate unique ones for each account.