Win7VistaForum

win7vista.com

203,807
Exposed Records
Sep 2013
Breach Date
13 years ago
Easy to Crack
Password Risk
Entertainment industry
Entertainment
Industry
Added to XposedOrNot on November 8, 2023 · #608 of 763 breaches by records exposed

About This Breach

"Previously known as the Win7Vista Windows forum and later renamed to ""Beyond Windows 9"", the platform faced a significant security incident in September 2013. Hackers successfully infiltrated the site and dumped its internal database, revealing personal details of over 200k members along with other private data from the forum."

Data Exposed

Usernames
Passwords
Names
IP addresses
Email addresses
Instant messenger identities

Breach Details

Breach Type Data Breach
Searchable Yes
Verified Yes
Sensitive Data No
Reference No reference available

Frequently Asked Questions

When did the Win7VistaForum data breach happen?

Win7VistaForum was breached in Sep 2013. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.

How many records were exposed in the Win7VistaForum breach?

203,807 records were exposed, making it the #608 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.

What data was exposed in the Win7VistaForum breach?

The exposed data includes: Usernames, Passwords, Names, IP addresses, Email addresses, Instant messenger identities.

What should I do if I was affected by the Win7VistaForum 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.