SubaGames 2016 Data Breach
ObscureIQ Breach Intelligence
Low SeverityWebsite / service breach
SubaGames Online Game Publisher Breach (2016): 6.1 Million Player Accounts Including Plaintext Passwords Exposed
Online game publisher.
Verified by ObscureIQ Intelligence
8/100Breach Risk Index
3Data Value
10Market Recency
1778dSince Breach
Breach Intelligence Summary
Entity: SubaGames · Actor: Unknown · Sources: 6 references
Attack: Unknown
Profile: Platform · Online game publishing and distribution · Gaming platform · Global
Timeline: Breach (2016-11-01) · Indexed (Aug 25, 2021) · Year (2016)
Exposure: 6.1M records · 3 fields: Email Address, Password, Username
Status: Confirmed
Executive Summary
In November 2016, online game publisher Suba Games (subagames.com) suffered a data breach exposing ~6.1 million unique email addresses along with usernames and passwords. Passwords were stored as salted MD5 hashes but many were cracked and circulated in plaintext. The data was provided to Have I Been Pwned. The credentials are usable for credential stuffing.
ObscureIQ assessment: Exposure enables account takeover, fraud, phishing, and harassment. Gaming transaction and community data can also support item theft or cross-platform identity linkage.
Breach Impact
The exposure of emails, usernames, and passwords (cracked to plaintext) for ~6.1 million players enables immediate credential-stuffing and account-takeover where passwords were reused, plus targeted phishing.
About SubaGames
SubaGames (subagames.com) is an online game publisher/portal offering free-to-play MMO and casual games with player accounts.
Why They Hold Your Data
Game-publishing platforms collect player accounts, emails, usernames, purchase history, device-linked records, and gameplay activity across online gaming ecosystems.
Recent Developments
In November 2016, Suba Games suffered a data breach exposing ~6.1 million accounts; passwords were originally salted MD5 but were cracked and circulated in plaintext. The data was provided to Have I Been Pwned.
Data Points Exposed
3 verified field types
Email Address
Password Critical
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 (cracked to plaintext)
- Targeted phishing using exposed emails
Threat vectors:
- Credential stuffing & account takeover
- Password reuse exploitation
- Phishing & social engineering
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 SubaGames breach?▾
In November 2016, online game publisher Suba Games (subagames.com) suffered a data breach exposing ~6.1 million unique email addresses along with usernames and passwords. Passwords were stored as salted MD5 hashes but many were cracked and circulated in plaintext. The data was provided to Have I…
What data was exposed?▾
Verified fields include Email Address, Password, 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:
Breach Index
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Cross-source
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ObscureIQ Intelligence
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