DO
Dota2
HighThe 2016 Dota2 developers' forum breach compromised almost two million accounts' data, originating from a vBulletin system compromise.
1,907,205 recordsBreach Jul 10, 2016Updated May 23, 2024
Exposed data classes
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Email addressesIP addressesPasswordsUsernames
Detailed Analysis
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In July 2016, a data breach at the developers' forum for Dota2 resulted in the exposure of data from nearly two million accounts. This breach stemmed from a compromised vBulletin forum system, subsequently leaking usernames, email addresses, IP addresses, and passwords stored as salted MD5 hashes.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users' credentials, IP addresses, and related data were exposed, increasing risk for targeted attacks.
- Business Impact
- Loss of trust among the user base and potential implications for compliance regulations.
- Affected Sectors
- Gaming
- Online forums
- Geographic Impact
- Global impact due to the international user base
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Reset your password on the breached platform.
- •Review security of other accounts sharing the same password.
Preventive Measures
- •Use complex, unique passwords for each platform.
- •Enable two-factor authentication when available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
The breach involved email addresses, usernames, IP addresses, and salted MD5-hashed passwords.