WildWorks has since upgraded its password storage to use (a strong, computationally expensive hashing algorithm) and has implemented mandatory 2FA for certain high-value accounts. The company undergoes regular third-party security audits. For new players creating accounts today, the risk is significantly lower than it was in 2020.

The breach did not just result in single-platform account takeovers; it fueled the ecosystem of credential stuffing.

. Although the initial breach occurred years ago, its effects are still felt today as legacy data continues to circulate in underground forums. What Happened? October 10 and 12, 2020