RaidForums

raidforums.com

478,604
Exposed Records
Sep 2020
Breach Date
5 years ago
Hard to Crack
Password Risk
Miscellaneous industry
Miscellaneous
Industry
Added to XposedOrNot on November 8, 2023 · #509 of 763 breaches by records exposed

About This Breach

"Data from the now-inactive hacking forum ""RaidForums"" appeared on another hacking forum. The leaked information dated back to September 2020 and included 478k user records. Details such as email addresses, usernames, dates of birth, IP addresses, and passwords, which were stored as Argon2 hashes, were part of the exposed data."

Data Exposed

Usernames
Passwords
Email addresses
Dates of birth

Breach Details

Breach Type Data Breach
Searchable Yes
Verified Yes
Sensitive Data No
Reference No reference available

Frequently Asked Questions

When did the RaidForums data breach happen?

RaidForums was breached in Sep 2020. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.

How many records were exposed in the RaidForums breach?

478,604 records were exposed, making it the #509 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.

What data was exposed in the RaidForums breach?

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

What should I do if I was affected by the RaidForums 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

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.