Lord of the Rings Online
What Happened
In August 2013, the interactive video game Lord of the Rings Online suffered a data breach that exposed over 1.1M players' accounts. The data was being actively traded on underground forums and included email addresses, birth dates and password 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:
1.1 million
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Breach Occurred:
August 2013
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Added to HIBP:
12 Mar 2016
Recommended Actions
Change Your Password
If you haven't changed your Lord of the Rings Online password since 2013, 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.
