Aternos

In 2015, Aternos, a German Minecraft server hosting service, experienced a data breach that exposed sensitive information of its users. The leak compromised 1,436,486 records containing personal details such as email addresses, IP addresses, passwords, usernames, and website activity.

The breach occurred due to a vulnerability in the Aternos platform that allowed unauthorized access to its database. Hackers exploited this vulnerability and gained access to the sensitive data stored on Aternoss servers. The leaked information posed a significant risk to affected users, as it could be used for identity theft, phishing attacks, and other malicious purposes.