1,140,816
Records Exposed
Aug 2013
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Sep 2024
Added to Database
About This Breach
In August 2013, the interactive video game Lord of the Rings Online experienced a data breach that compromised over 1.1 million player accounts. The stolen data, which included email addresses, birth dates, and MD5 password hashes, was actively traded on underground forums. This breach highlights the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures to protect users' personal information in online gaming environments.
Compromised Data Types
Country
United States
Language
English
Password Storage
MD5(Salt)
Category
Gaming
Indexed On
Sep 27, 2024
Breach Type
Database
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on Lord of the Rings Online and any other site where you used the same password. Use a unique, strong password for each account.
- Watch for phishing emails targeting your inbox. Attackers may use your exposed email address to send convincing scam messages.
- Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on all important accounts to add an extra layer of security.
- Use a password manager to generate and store unique, strong passwords for every account.
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