gPotato
gpotato.com
About This Breach
The gaming portal gPotato suffered a data breach in 2007, compromising 2.1 million user accounts. The exposed data included usernames, email and IP addresses, MD5 hashes and personal attributes such as gender, birth date, physical address, and security questions and answers stored in plain text.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://massivelyop.com/2016/09/26/mmo-publisher-gpotato-suffered-a-major-account-data-breach-in-2007/ (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the gPotato data breach happen?
gPotato was breached in Jul 2007. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the gPotato breach?
2,137,660 records were exposed, making it the #309 largest of the 794 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the gPotato breach?
The exposed data includes: Usernames, Email addresses, Passwords, Security questions and answers, Dates of birth, IP addresses, Genders, Phone numbers.
What should I do if I was affected by the gPotato breach?
Change your password on gPotato and anywhere you reused it, and make the new one long and unique. 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
Change it now on gPotato and anywhere you reused it. Make the new one long and unique.
Enable Two-Factor Authentication
Add 2FA on all supported accounts using an authenticator app like Google Authenticator or Authy.
Watch for Phishing Calls & SMS
Be cautious of unexpected calls or texts asking for personal information.
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.