[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f1ewxdm014jbvx":3},{"success":4,"breach":5},true,{"_id":6,"name":7,"title":8,"slug":7,"domain":9,"breachDate":10,"addedDate":11,"publishedAt":12,"modifiedDate":13,"contentUpdatedAt":14,"source":15,"sourceUrl":16,"sourceUrls":17,"pwnCount":18,"affectedCount":18,"affectedCountStatus":19,"affectedCountLowerBound":12,"affectedCountUnit":20,"hasEnglishDescription":4,"contentLocale":21,"availableLocales":22,"translations":24,"severity":27,"dataClasses":28,"description":31,"seoTitle":32,"seoDescription":33,"logoUrl":34,"isVerified":35,"isSensitive":4,"isSpamList":35,"isMalware":35,"company":36},"6a4576f0217397ca02ce5f47","sciax2","Sciax2 Alleged Data Exposure","sciax2.it","2017-01-01T00:00:00.000Z","2026-07-01T20:22:08.135Z",null,"2026-09-17T16:27:41.515Z","2026-09-17T17:07:17.817Z","Third party breach","https:\u002F\u002Fsciax2.it\u002F",[16],221451,"known","email_identifiers","en",[21,23],"tr",{"en":25,"tr":26},{"slug":7},{"slug":7},"High",[29,30],"Email addresses","Passwords","\u003Cp>The Sciax2 data breach is a leak record dated to 2017, affecting approximately 221,451 records. This page lists email addresses and passwords. The context of the Italy-based technology and gaming forum means that old forum accounts could still be used in credential stuffing attacks today. The record is described only with supported data types to avoid showing incorrect fields to the user, and non-confirmed details are not transferred to the public text.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Sciax2 record is configured on the user side to support decisions regarding password renewal, account history review, suspicious message filtering, and privacy setting review. The content clearly distinguishes which data is visible and which is not, without making exaggerated assertions of certainty. The user should not postpone actions based on the record being outdated; persistent fields like email and phone can be used in phishing or account recovery attempts even years later.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Leaking Data Types and Risks\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>The prominent data fields in the Sciax2 record are email addresses and passwords. While the email address can be used for targeted messages, the password field may lead to trying the same credentials on other services.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Since the password field is present, the registration is handled with critical sensitivity. Especially because old forum passwords have remained unchanged for a long time, a leak from years ago can affect active email, social media, gaming, or shopping accounts today.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In this record, card information, official ID number, phone number, or full address field is not listed. This distinction is important; because showing a field that the user does not have as if it has been leaked is as harmful as underestimating the real risk.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Verified Scope and Boundaries\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>The scope is kept for the 2017 period and approximately 221,451 records. The number of records and data types are compatible with the forum account model.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The verified flag is not obvious because there is no official notification or equivalent strong level of evidence. Nevertheless, when the date, domain name, number of records, and data types are consistent within themselves, it is preserved as a record security warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This record is limited to the email and password fields in the 2017 period; other claims for the same forum name are not added to this record without separate verification. Repetitions coming with the same date, the same domain name, and the same data types should not be added as a new violation; duplication should be checked with the existing record first.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>User Groups at Risk\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>The highest risk applies to people who use the password they use on their Sciax2 account on other services as well. If the same password is used for an email account, an attacker may try to access the recovery flows of other accounts.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Users who open game, forum, social media, and shopping accounts with the same email address are at greater risk. The email and password pair can be tried on different sites, and after failed attempts, fake security messages can be sent.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>People who use nicknames are not completely safe either. If an email address can be associated with a username on different platforms, an online profile can be more easily merged.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Urgent Measures to Be Taken\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>The first step is to make sure that the old password used in the Sciax2 account is not left on any other account. All accounts using the same or similar password should be changed to unique new passwords.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Two-factor authentication should be enabled on email accounts, social media, gaming platforms, and services that include payment. Active sessions should be closed and unrecognized devices should be removed after a password change.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Messages such as password reset links, free account protection messages, or file download offers should not be processed directly through the link. The user should open the address of the relevant service themselves to proceed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Long-Term Security Strategies\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Using a different password for each account is a fundamental defense in the long term. Long, random, and non-repeating passwords should be created with a password manager; old forum accounts should also be included in this system.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Unused forum accounts should be closed or profile information should be reduced. Email, biography, and social connections visible on old accounts can provide unnecessary context for targeted messages.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Corporate users should ensure that they do not reuse personal forum passwords on work accounts. Multi-factor authentication and suspicious login alerts should be enabled on work accounts.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Record Control and User Action\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>If your email address appears in this record, action should be taken even if the incident is from an old date. Since leaked password copies can remain in circulation for a long time, an old forum account can still pose a risk today.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Search for the same or similar passwords in your password manager, make changes starting with critical accounts, and close unknown sessions.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Sciax2 record is not marked with a verified flag; nevertheless, it is considered sensitive due to the password field. The most correct course of action is to treat the record as a strong security warning and completely remove the password repetition.\u003C\u002Fp>","Sciax2 Alleged Data Exposure (221.5 Thousand Email Identifiers)","Sciax2 Alleged Data Exposure. 221.5 Thousand email identifiers are reported. 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