WPTAmateurPokerLeague
wptapl.com
About This Breach
In the initial month of 2014, the WPT Amateur Poker League faced a significant security breach at the hands of hacker @smitt3nz, as announced on Twitter. This attack led to the public exposure of 175,000 user accounts, with 148,000 of these being email addresses. Alarmingly, the breach also revealed plain text passwords for all compromised accounts.
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 WPTAmateurPokerLeague data breach happen?
WPTAmateurPokerLeague was breached in Jan 2014. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the WPTAmateurPokerLeague breach?
148,267 records were exposed, making it the #637 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the WPTAmateurPokerLeague breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Passwords.
What should I do if I was affected by the WPTAmateurPokerLeague 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.