Club Penguin Rewritten (January 2018)

The Club Penguin Rewritten leak in January 2018 was a significant data breach that affected the online virtual world for children. On January 4, 2018, a user named Vex announced that he had obtained 1,688,176 records from the Club Penguin Rewritten database through a vulnerability exploit. The hacked data included email addresses, passwords, and usernames of the sites users, totaling approximately 15% of the sites entire user base.

The leaked data was subsequently released online, allowing anyone to access and download the compromised information. As a result, many users were left worried about the security of their personal information, and the incident raised concerns about the sites ability to protect user data. The developer of Club Penguin Rewritten, Fernando Pereira, initially denied any responsibility, but later acknowledged the breach and took steps to notify affected users and improve the sites security measures.

The incident highlighted the importance of robust data security measures, especially for online communities and platforms that cater to children. It also underscored the potential consequences of data breaches and the need for swift action to mitigate them.