Technic

technicpack.net

238,664
Exposed Records
Nov 2018
Breach Date
7 years ago
Easy to Crack
Password Risk
Entertainment industry
Entertainment
Industry
Added to XposedOrNot on November 8, 2023 · #594 of 763 breaches by records exposed

About This Breach

The Minecraft modpack platform Technic experienced a data breach in November 2018. This incident exposed the data of more than 265,000 users, including their email addresses, IP addresses, chat logs, private messages, and passwords. The passwords were stored securely using bcrypt hashes with a work factor of 13.

Data Exposed

Usernames
Email addresses
IP addresses
Passwords

Breach Details

Breach Type Data Breach
Searchable Yes
Verified Yes
Sensitive Data No
Reference https://www.reddit.com/r/feedthebeast/comments/a2wg5x/technic_servers_just_had_a_major_data_breach/?rdt=64991 (opens in new tab)

Frequently Asked Questions

When did the Technic data breach happen?

Technic was breached in Nov 2018. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.

How many records were exposed in the Technic breach?

238,664 records were exposed, making it the #594 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.

What data was exposed in the Technic breach?

The exposed data includes: Usernames, Email addresses, IP addresses, Passwords.

What should I do if I was affected by the Technic 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

Review Device Security

Update your devices and browsers, and check for unauthorized logins.

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.