Warframe Data Breach
Status: Confirmed
Breach Intelligence Summary
Entity: Warframe · Actor: Play · Source: DataBreach.com / ObscureIQ intelligence
Attack: Phishing via Phishing
Timeline: Breach (Nov, 2014) · Reported (Jul, 2016) · Leak (Jul, 2016)
Exposure: 820K+ records · Email, Usernames, Website activity
Status: Confirmed · Risk: Low (Credential reuse / phishing)
Summary
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
Warframe is the organization affected by this breach. User data may have been generated through account creation, service usage, or business operations.
If you have interacted with Warframe in any capacity, your data may be included in this breach.
Threat Actor: Play
This breach has been attributed to Play. The group is known for data theft campaigns targeting organizations through various intrusion methods.
- Phishing
Breach Exploitation Status
Low
Status
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1–3 years
Email addresses and usernames persist but credentials may rotate. Phishing risk remains elevated during this window.
Data Points Exposed
Dark Web Verification
Status: Confirmed
- Dataset containing approximately 820K+ records has been identified in breach intelligence sources.
- The data is indexed and searchable across breach notification platforms.
Impact
This breach carries low risk due to the nature of exposed data fields and the scale of affected records.
- Targeted phishing referencing Warframe accounts or services
- Data broker enrichment and resale
Recommendations for Impacted Individuals
If you believe your information may be included:
Non-clients may request a breach impact review.
Warframe account updates
Password reset requests
Verify directly through official channels.
Email compromise is often the first pivot point.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Nov, 2014, Warframe experienced a data breach that resulted in the exposure of approximately 820K+ records containing personal information.
The exposed data includes Email, Usernames, Website activity.
Approximately 820K+ records were affected based on current breach intelligence.
Yes. This breach is treated as confirmed based on data observed in breach intelligence platforms.
Data circulation has been reported across breach-sharing channels. Downstream exploitation risk exists based on the nature of the exposed fields.
Rotate passwords associated with Warframe, enable multi-factor authentication on email and financial accounts, and monitor for suspicious activity.
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- A high-profile executive
- A customer of Warframe
- Or simply concerned about credential reuse
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