MODERATE SEVERITYVideo Games

Warframe Data Breach

Verified by ObscureIQ Intelligence

5.0Severity
820KRecords
3Data Fields
2014Year

Impact & Downstream Threats

This breach carries moderate risk due to the nature of exposed data fields and the scale of affected records.

Primary downstream threats:
  • Targeted phishing campaigns using exposed email addresses

Breach Intelligence

EntityWarframe
OrganizationProduct/Platform • Canada
Breach DateNovember 2014
DisclosureJuly 2016
Records Exposed~820K
Attack VectorSocial Engineering
SourceHave I Been Pwned / DataBreach.com / ObscureIQ intelligence
StatusConfirmed

Executive Summary

What happened in the , Warframe, Breach? March 3rd 2025, 7:00 pm EST, In November 2014, Digital Extremes, the developer of the popular online game Warframe, experienced a data breach that compromised approximately 775,000 user accounts. The breach resulted from a SQL injection exploit targeting the Drupal content management system used on Warframe's website.,

The compromised data included email addresses, usernames, and website activity. Notably, the breach did not expose passwords, game account data, or personal player information such as full names, addresses, or billing and payment details.,

Upon discovering the breach in July 2016, Digital Extremes promptly informed affected users and advised them to remain vigilant against potential phishing attempts. The company also implemented several security measures, including introducing two-factor authentication (2FA) and replacing the Drupal-based website with a custom system that no longer stores account information, to prevent similar attacks in the future.,

This incident underscores the importance of maintaining robust security protocols and promptly addressing vulnerabilities in content management systems to protect user data.,

About Warframe

Online multiplayer action game.

Product/PlatformCanadawarframe.com

Data Points Exposed

Verified fields in the released dataset:
Email addresses
Usernames

Dark Web Verification

Status: Confirmed

  • Dataset containing approximately 820K records identified in breach intelligence sources.
  • The data is indexed and searchable across breach notification platforms.

Recommended Actions

⚠️ Do not assume this is low sensitivity.

Expect Targeted Phishing
Watch for emails referencing this breach. Verify communications through official channels.
Secure Email & Enable MFA
Email compromise is often the first pivot point. Enable multi-factor authentication.
Monitor Financial Accounts
Watch for unauthorized credit applications and suspicious activity.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in the Warframe data breach?

In November 2014, Warframe experienced a data breach that exposed approximately 820K records containing personal information.

What data was exposed?

The exposed data includes fields such as activity history:website activity, email address, username.

How many records were affected?

Approximately 820K records were affected based on current breach intelligence.

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