Dota2
What Happened
In July 2016, the Dota2 official developers forum suffered a data breach that exposed almost 2 million users. The hack of the vBulletin forum led to the disclosure of email and IP addresses, usernames and passwords stored as salted MD5 hashes.
Compromised Data
Recommended Actions
Change Your Password
If you haven't changed your password on this service since the breach, do so immediately.
Enable Two-Factor Authentication
If 2FA is supported, add an extra layer of security to your account.
Check Other Accounts
If you used the same password elsewhere, change those too.
Monitor for Suspicious Activity
Watch for unusual login attempts, spam and phishing emails.
Breach Overview
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Affected Accounts:
1.9 million
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Breach Occurred:
July 2016
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Added to HIBP:
23 May 2024
Recommended Actions
Change Your Password
If you haven't changed your Dota2 password since 2016, do so immediately.
Enable Two-Factor Authentication
Add an extra layer of security to your account.
Check Other Accounts
If you used the same password elsewhere, change those too.
Monitor for Suspicious Activity
Watch for unusual login attempts or messages from your account.
