EpicBot
MediumEpicBot suffered a breach in 2019, exposing usernames, email addresses, IPs, and hashed passwords.
- Records exposed
- 816,662 records
- Breach date
- Breach Sep 1, 2019
- Last update
- Updated Nov 19, 2019
What data was exposed?
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Why does this breach matter?
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
EpicBot, a RuneScape bot service provider, experienced a significant data breach in September 2019, leading to the exposure of approximately 817,000 subscriber records. The compromised data included usernames, email addresses, IP addresses, and passwords, which were stored using salted MD5 or bcrypt hashing techniques. The compromised information was subsequently shared on a prominent hacking forum. Attempts to reach EpicBot for commentary regarding this breach were met with no response.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Compromised user credentials could lead to unauthorized account access and personal information misuse.
- Business Impact
- Reputational damage and loss of user trust are significant impacts for EpicBot due to the breach.
- Affected Sectors
- Gaming Services
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change passwords for accounts that share credentials with the breached service immediately.
- •Enable two-factor authentication where possible for enhanced security.
- •Monitor accounts for unauthorized access and unusual activity.
Preventive Measures
- •Use unique, strong passwords for different online services.
- •Regularly update passwords and avoid using deprecated hashing methods like MD5.
- •Consider using security tools like password managers for account management.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.