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Heroes of Newerth
HighHeroes of Newerth faced a data breach on December 17, 2012, affecting over 8 million user accounts.
8,089,103 recordsBreach Dec 17, 2012Updated Jan 24, 2016
Exposed data classes
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Email addressesPasswordsUsernames
Detailed Analysis
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
The online multiplayer game Heroes of Newerth experienced a data breach on December 17, 2012, during which 8,089,103 user accounts were compromised. Exposed data included usernames, email addresses, and passwords stored within the platform.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users were at risk of credential compromise, potentially exposing associated accounts to unauthorized access.
- Business Impact
- The breach harmed the organization's reputation and exposed its users to cybersecurity risks.
- Affected Sectors
- Gaming
- Technology
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change your Heroes of Newerth account password immediately.
- •Use a unique, strong password for each online service.
- •Enable two-factor authentication if available.
Preventive Measures
- •Use password managers to generate and store secure credentials.
- •Regularly update software to apply security patches.
- •Monitor accounts for suspicious activity and enable notification services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
Usernames, email addresses, and passwords were exposed.