Data Breach Summary
On April 16, 2023, it was announced that the gaming website Abandonia.com had suffered a data breach. The breach was posted on the Telegram channel #@leakdatabreaches by @, a group that specializes in exposing data breaches and leaks. It is believed that the breach occurred sometime before it was publicly disclosed.
The breach resulted in the theft of approximately 32.2 MB of data, though the exact nature of the compromised information is unknown. It is possible that the stolen data includes personal information, login credentials, financial data, and other sensitive information.
Where and How?
The breach was discovered and announced on the Telegram channel #@leakdatabreaches, which is known for sharing information about data breaches and leaks. It is not clear how the attackers were able to access the data on Abandonia.com, but it is believed that they used a variety of methods, including phishing attacks, social engineering, and vulnerabilities in the website’s security infrastructure.
A Screenshot of the data can be found below:
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Company Data Breach History
There is no known history of data breaches for Abandonia.com prior to this incident. The website offers a collection of classic and retro video games for download and play on PC. This site is working with cybersecurity experts to further investigate the incident and is taking steps to strengthen its security measures in order to prevent similar breaches from occurring in the future.
Recommendations for Personal Data Protection
How Users Can Protect Their Information
To protect their personal information and accounts from being compromised, users should take the following steps:
– Change their passwords frequently, with a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols.
– Enable two-factor authentication whenever possible.
– Use unique passwords for each account, to prevent hackers from accessing multiple accounts with the same password.
– Be cautious of suspicious emails or messages, as they may contain phishing links that can compromise their accounts.
– Regularly monitor their accounts for any suspicious activity.
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