Uiggy 2016.0 Data Breach
ObscureIQ Breach Intelligence
Low SeverityWebsite / service breach
Uiggy Social App Breach (2016): 2.7 Million User Accounts Including Passwords Exposed
Facebook application; often referenced via integrations rather than a dedicated site
Verified by ObscureIQ Intelligence
8/100Breach Risk Index
3Data Value
10Market Recency
3663dSince Breach
Breach Intelligence Summary
Entity: Uiggy · Actor: Unknown · Sources: 5 references
Attack: Unknown
Profile: Platform · Social gaming and Facebook-integrated entertainment services · Facebook social gaming application · Global
Timeline: Breach (2016-06-01) · Indexed (Jun 27, 2016) · Year (2016.0)
Exposure: 2.7M records · 5 fields: Activity History, Email Address, Full Name, Gender, Social Graph
Status: Confirmed
Executive Summary
In June 2016, the Facebook app Uiggy was hacked, exposing about 4.3 million accounts (2.7 million with email addresses) including names, genders, Facebook IDs, and website activity.
ObscureIQ assessment: Risk is moderate. The Facebook integration angle adds value for attackers because linked social identity data can support impersonation, phishing, and cross-platform profiling. Even if the app itself was lightweight, integration-based services can expose more relational context than a standalone casual game.
Breach Impact
The identity and Facebook-ID data supports profiling and social-engineering; no passwords were exposed.
About Uiggy
Uiggy was a Facebook application.
Why They Hold Your Data
* Facebook-integrated social gaming application tied to app-based entertainment, account linking, and platform-mediated user interaction. The likely data context includes app account records, social-platform-linked identifiers, profile information, and gameplay or engagement metadata.
Data Points Exposed
5 verified field types
Activity History
Email Address
Full Name High
Gender
Social Graph
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:Low
Primary downstream threats:
- Targeted phishing campaigns using exposed email addresses
Threat vectors:
- Behavioural profiling & blackmail
- Phishing, credential stuffing & account takeover
- Name-based social engineering
- Profile enrichment
- Network-based social engineering
Recommended Actions
If you believe your information may be included:
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 Uiggy breach?▾
In June 2016, the Facebook app Uiggy was hacked, exposing about 4.3 million accounts (2.7 million with email addresses) including names, genders, Facebook IDs, and website activity.
What data was exposed?▾
Verified fields include Activity History, Email Address, Full Name, Gender, Social Graph.
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
Cross-source
9ghz
Cross-source
BreachForums_Official_Index
Cross-source
Keeper
ObscureIQ Intelligence
ObscureIQ proprietary analysis
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