Bot of Legends
MediumBot of Legends' 2014 breach exposed 238,373 email addresses, IPs, and salted MD5-hashed passwords.
Exposed data classes
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Detailed Analysis
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In November 2014, the online forum Bot of Legends, which catered to enthusiasts of gaming-focused tools and discussions, experienced a data breach. The breach exposed information including email addresses, IP addresses, usernames, passwords hashed using salted MD5, and details about user activities on the website. The breach impacted approximately 238,373 user accounts.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users faced risks of account compromise, phishing, and spam.
- Business Impact
- The breach eroded trust among users and highlighted security vulnerabilities.
- Affected Sectors
- Entertainment
- Gaming Forums
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change passwords associated with the breach, especially if reused on other platforms.
- •Monitor email accounts for unsolicited account recovery or phishing attempts.
Preventive Measures
- •Use unique, strong passwords for each account and consider a password manager.
- •Enable two-factor authentication where possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.