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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Technology
Samantha Lock

INSANE: Neopets security breach users data reportedly stolen | Vintage Vibes

Neopets original logo and creatures
Neopets has launched an investigation after a security breach that reportedly saw data of 69 million users stolen. Photograph: Neopets

The popular virtual pet website Neopets says it has launched an investigation after a hacker breached its databases, with one website claiming the personal data of up to 69 million users may have been stolen.

“Neopets recently became aware that customer data may have been stolen … it appears that email addresses and passwords used to access Neopets accounts may have been affected,” the website said in a statement issued on its official Twitter account on Thursday.

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