XSplit data breach: what leaked and what to do
XSplit (xsplit.com) had a data breach on 2013-11-07 affecting 2,983,472 accounts. Passwords were involved.
!Passwords leaked
Added to the catalogue 8 Aug 2015.
What leaked
- Email addresses
- Names
- Passwords
- Usernames
What happened
In November 2013, the makers of gaming live streaming and recording software XSplit was compromised in an online attack. The data breach leaked almost 3M names, email addresses, usernames and hashed passwords.
Description from Have I Been Pwned, in its words.
What to do
- Change the password on that service, and anywhere you used the same password. A password manager makes this painless.
- Turn on two-factor sign-in on that service and on your email.
- Warn staff: emails, texts or calls quoting leaked details are not proof the sender is genuine.
- If card or bank details leaked, watch statements and tell the bank; if identity documents leaked, consider a credit ban or alert.
Common questions
What leaked in the XSplit breach?
Email addresses, Names, Passwords, Usernames
When did the XSplit breach happen?
The breach date is 2013-11-07; it was added to the public catalogue on 2015-08-08.
What should I do if my staff used this service?
Change the password there and anywhere it was reused, turn on two-factor sign-in, and warn staff about emails quoting the leaked details.
Was a staff address in this breach?
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