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July 4, 2016 Verified Database and technology forum

dBforums Data Breach

The dBforums data breach is related to the compromise of the vBulletin-based forum called dBforums, which focuses on databases and technology, during the July 2016 period.

363.5 Thousand
Reported Records
5
Data Types
High
Severity
Yes
Verification

Exposed Data Types

5
Dates of birth
Email addresses
IP addresses
Passwords
Usernames

Additional Information

Added DateSeptember 20, 2023
Breach DateJuly 4, 2016
Domaindbforums.com
SourceThird-party breach
Last Content UpdateJuly 18, 2026

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Company Information

Company NamedBforums
SectorDatabase and technology forum
CountryUnited States
Websitedbforums.com

Risk Level

High

The reported impact exceeds 100 thousand and falls within the high severity band.

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