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Bot of Legends

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Bot of Legends' 2014 breach exposed 238,373 email addresses, IPs, and salted MD5-hashed passwords.

Records exposed
238,373 records
Breach date
Breach Nov 13, 2014
Last update
Updated Dec 27, 2016
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesIP addressesPasswordsUsernamesWebsite activity

Why does this breach matter?

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.

Change your passwords immediately on all effected accounts and implement unique, strong passwords for each.