Shadow Data Breach and Leak (September 2023)
shadow.tech
About This Breach
The Shadow Data Breach in September 2023 impacted the cloud gaming provider, exposing over half a million customer records. The leaked data included sensitive information such as email and physical addresses, names, and dates of birth.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | No reference available |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check if I was in the Shadow breach?
Type your email address into the search box on our data breach check page. If it appears in the Shadow breach, or any other, you'll see the breach name, date and what was exposed. It's free and nothing you type is stored.
When did the Shadow data breach happen?
Shadow was breached in Sep 2023. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on October 20, 2024.
How many records were exposed in the Shadow breach?
551,960 records were exposed, making it the #512 largest of the 796 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Shadow breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Names, Dates of birth, Physical addresses.
What should I do if I was affected by the Shadow breach?
No password was in this breach, so the main risk is phishing. Be wary of emails, calls or texts that quote these details, 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?
Enable Two-Factor Authentication
Add 2FA on all supported accounts using an authenticator app like Google Authenticator or Authy.
Beware of Scam Mail
Be skeptical of unexpected correspondence requesting personal details.
Monitor Your Accounts
Set up login alerts and review account activity regularly for suspicious access.