Shotbow
shotbow.net
About This Breach
Shotbow Network, a popular gaming community, reportedly experienced a data breach in 2016.The breach exposed the personal information of over 1 million users, including usernames, email addresses, and passwords. The passwords were hashed using SHA-1, a weak algorithm that is vulnerable to cracking.
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 Shotbow data breach happen?
Shotbow was breached in May 2016. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Shotbow breach?
1,053,480 records were exposed, making it the #394 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Shotbow breach?
The exposed data includes: Usernames, Email addresses, Passwords.
What should I do if I was affected by the Shotbow 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
Add 2FA on all supported accounts using an authenticator app like Google Authenticator or Authy.
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.