Xbox-Scene
xboxscene.com
About This Breach
Xbox-Scene, an online community for Xbox gamers, experienced a data breach compromising user information in 2015. The breach exposed usernames, email addresses, and hashed passwords of approximately thousands of users. The incident was discovered when a file containing the compromised data was shared online
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://www.cnet.com/news/privacy/2-5-million-xbox-and-playstation-gamers-details-hacked/ (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Xbox-Scene data breach happen?
Xbox-Scene was breached in Feb 2015. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Xbox-Scene breach?
455,520 records were exposed, making it the #515 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Xbox-Scene breach?
The exposed data includes: Usernames, Email addresses, Passwords, IP addresses.
What should I do if I was affected by the Xbox-Scene 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
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Enable Two-Factor Authentication
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Review Device Security
Update your devices and browsers, and check for unauthorized logins.
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.