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Our Discoveries: Key Metrics

Since July 2019, GuideHaven’s Research Lab has reported on major data leaks and breaches that have affected hundreds of millions of users around the world.

  • Cybersecurity Reports Published27
  • Countries Involved14
  • People Affected237 million+
  • Records Exposed30 billion+
  • Industries Most AffectedSoftware, E-commerce, Real Estate, Online Gaming, E-Learning

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Our Research


Data Breach: Millions of Users’ Messages, Account IDs, and IP Addresses Exposed in Mobile Game Database Leak

Data Breach: Millions of Users’ Messages, Account IDs, and IP Addresses Exposed in Mobile Game Database Leak

GuideHaven’s security team has found a major breach in popular mobile game Battle for the Galaxy’s database. This leak exposed users’ email addresses, IP addr…

Cyber Research Team
Cyber Research Team
Jun 02, 2024

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Online Safety Guide for People With Disabilities

Online Safety Guide for People With Disabilities

The internet is a fantastic tool to communicate with other people with similar likes and dislikes. Studies show that talking with others online is really …

Haley Mullins
Haley Mullins
Jun 15, 2024

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BREACH: Data Leak Exposes Personal ID’s of Over 14 Million Chilean Citizens

BREACH: Data Leak Exposes Personal ID’s of Over 14 Million Chilean Citizens

GuideHaven has discovered a database leak that contains identifiable information for over 14 million Chilean residents, aged 17+. The 3 GB database was hosted…

Cyber Research Team
Cyber Research Team
Aug 01, 2024

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