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Lord of the Rings Online

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Lord of the Rings Online data breach exposed 1.1 million user accounts in August 2013.

Records exposed
1,141,278 records
Breach date
Breach Aug 1, 2013
Last update
Updated Mar 12, 2016
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Dates of birthEmail addressesIP addressesPasswordsUsernamesWebsite activity

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In August 2013, the online role-playing game Lord of the Rings Online experienced a cybersecurity incident where unauthorized access led to the exposure of over 1.1 million user accounts. This exposed data included email addresses, birth dates, IP addresses, hashed passwords, usernames, and website activity, with the information reportedly being traded within underground forums.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Users faced risk of account compromise and further targeted phishing attacks.
Business Impact
The breach led to reputational harm and required resource allocation for incident response.
Affected Sectors
  • Gaming
  • Online Services
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change passwords for affected accounts, preferably using a strong, unique passphrase.
  • •Enable multi-factor authentication where possible.
  • •Watch for suspicious account activities and emails.
  • •Verify accounts that may share similar credentials.

Preventive Measures

  • •Utilize unique passwords for each service.
  • •Monitor accounts regularly for abnormal activities.
  • •Opt for services offering strong encryption and account security measures.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.

Data classes included email addresses, usernames, dates of birth, hashed passwords, IP addresses, and website activity.