Breach occurred 2023-09-28Verified

Shadow data breach

shadow.tech

What happened

In September 2023, the cloud gaming provider Shadow suffered a data breach that exposed over half a million customer records. The data included email and physical addresses, names and dates of birth.

543,295 accounts affected

Breach date 2023-09-28

Data exposed

Dates of birthEmail addressesNamesPhysical addresses

Frequently asked questions

When did the Shadow data breach happen?

The Shadow data breach occurred on September 28, 2023. It was added to Have I Been Pwned's breach catalog on August 11, 2024.

How many accounts were affected by the Shadow breach?

543,295 accounts were affected by the Shadow data breach, according to Have I Been Pwned's records.

What data was exposed in the Shadow breach?

The Shadow breach exposed the following data types: Dates of birth, Email addresses, Names, Physical addresses.

Is the Shadow breach verified?

Yes. Have I Been Pwned has verified the Shadow breach, meaning there's confirmed evidence the exposed data is genuine and tied to real accounts.

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