BlankMediaGames 2018 Data Breach
ObscureIQ Breach Intelligence
Low SeverityWebsite / service breach
BlankMediaGames Town of Salem Developer Breach (2018): 7.8 Million Player Accounts Including Purchase History & Website Activity Exposed
Indie game development studio.
Verified by ObscureIQ Intelligence
30/100Breach Risk Index
8Data Value
25Market Recency
511dSince Breach
Breach Intelligence Summary
Entity: BlankMediaGames · Actor: Unknown · Sources: 7 references
Attack: Web Application Exploit
Profile: Company · Video game development · Indie game studio · USA
Timeline: Breach (2018-12-28) · Indexed (Feb 12, 2025) · Year (2018)
Exposure: 7.8M records · 7 fields: Activity History, Email Address, IP Address, Password, Transaction History, User Agent, Username
Status: Confirmed
Executive Summary
In December 2018, BlankMediaGames, developer of the online game Town of Salem, suffered a data breach after attackers exploited vulnerabilities in its phpBB forum software (and administrative password reuse), compromising the game database. It exposed ~7.6-7.8 million unique email addresses along with usernames, IP addresses, purchase histories, website activity, browser user-agent details, phpass password hashes, and (per reporting) birthdates and physical addresses. The data was provided to Have I Been Pwned; roughly 27% of passwords were cracked quickly. Town of Salems younger player base means some affected users may be minors.
ObscureIQ assessment: Primary risks include account takeover, password reuse, and harassment. Community and gameplay data can also support impersonation and cross-platform identity linkage.
Breach Impact
The exposure of emails, usernames, IP addresses, phpass password hashes, purchase histories, website activity, and (per reporting) birthdates and physical addresses for ~7.8 million players enables credential-stuffing, account-takeover, and targeted phishing. Town of Salem has a substantial younger player base, so some affected individuals may be minors, raising added sensitivity.
About BlankMediaGames
BlankMediaGames (blankmediagames.com) is the independent developer of the popular online social-deduction game Town of Salem. It maintained player account, purchase, and activity records on its game website.
Why They Hold Your Data
Game studios collect player accounts, emails, usernames, passwords, purchase history, and gameplay-community records across online multiplayer and publishing systems.
Recent Developments
In December 2018, BlankMediaGames Town of Salem website was hacked via vulnerabilities in its phpBB forum software (compounded by administrative password reuse), exposing ~7.6-7.8 million players. The data was provided to Have I Been Pwned; roughly 27% of passwords were cracked quickly.
Data Points Exposed
7 verified field types
Activity History
Email Address
IP Address
Password Critical
Transaction History High
User Agent
Username
Field names are shown in full for clarity and search visibility. Canonical machine keys are emitted only in this page’s structured data.
Exploitation & Downstream Threats
Threat Activity:High
Primary downstream threats:
- Credential stuffing and account takeover against reused passwords (phpass; ~27% cracked)
- Targeted phishing using exposed emails and purchase history
- Heightened sensitivity where affected players are minors
- Account/profile enrichment via website activity and user-agent data
Threat vectors:
- Credential stuffing & account takeover
- Password hash cracking (phpass)
- Phishing & social engineering
- Profile/activity enrichment
Recommended Actions
If you believe your information may be included:
Change Reused Passwords
Update this account and anywhere you reused the password; use a manager.
Enable MFA Everywhere
Turn on multi-factor authentication on email first, then financial accounts.
Report & Recover
If you spot misuse, start an official recovery plan and report fraud.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in the BlankMediaGames breach?▾
In December 2018, BlankMediaGames, developer of the online game Town of Salem, suffered a data breach after attackers exploited vulnerabilities in its phpBB forum software (and administrative password reuse), compromising the game database. It exposed ~7.6-7.8 million unique email addresses along…
What data was exposed?▾
Verified fields include Activity History, Email Address, IP Address, Password, Transaction History, User Agent, Username.
What should I do if I was affected?▾
Change reused passwords, enable MFA, and (if identity or financial data is involved) freeze your credit and monitor your accounts.
Sources & References
Every claim on this page is traceable. This breach draws on:
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