Smogon

oxfam.org.au

386,603
Exposed Records
Sep 2017
Breach Date
8 years ago
Plain Text
Password Risk
Finance industry
Finance
Industry
Added to XposedOrNot on November 8, 2023 · #538 of 763 breaches by records exposed

About This Breach

Smogon, a popular online Pokémon community, experienced a data breach. The breach resulted in the exposure of user account information, including usernames, passwords, and email addresses compromising approximately 400k users.

Data Exposed

Usernames
Email addresses
Genders
Geographic locations
Geographic locations

Breach Details

Breach Type Data Breach
Searchable Yes
Verified Yes
Sensitive Data No
Reference https://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/we-were-hacked-recently-you-may-potentially-want-to-change-your-passwords.3632265/ (opens in new tab)

Frequently Asked Questions

When did the Smogon data breach happen?

Smogon was breached in Sep 2017. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.

How many records were exposed in the Smogon breach?

386,603 records were exposed, making it the #538 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.

What data was exposed in the Smogon breach?

The exposed data includes: Usernames, Email addresses, Genders, Geographic locations, Geographic locations.

What should I do if I was affected by the Smogon 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?

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.