What was exposed, when it happened, and which databases confirm it.
- accounts
- 13,674
- Breached
- January 16, 2015
- Last Update
- January 18, 2015
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What happened
In January 2015, the hacker collective known as "Lizard Squad" created a DDoS service by the name of "Lizard Stresser" which could be procured to mount attacks against online targets. Shortly thereafter, the service suffered a data breach which resulted in the public disclosure of over 13k user accounts including passwords stored in plain text.
Compromised Info
- Email addresses
- Passwords
- Usernames
Attestation
Four independent databases catalog this breach and they do not always agree. Each lane below is one source’s own count.
Sources & Link Methods
- HIBP
FAQ
What was leaked in the LizardSquad breach?
The LizardSquad breach exposed: Email addresses, Passwords, and Usernames.
When did the LizardSquad breach happen?
The LizardSquad breach was disclosed on January 16, 2015 and affected 13,674 records.
Am I affected by the LizardSquad breach?
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