Smogon
smogon.com
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
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 #548 largest of the 776 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Smogon breach?
The exposed data includes: Usernames, Email addresses, Genders, Geographic locations, Passwords.
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.
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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.