HeroesofNewerth
heroesofnewerth.com
About This Breach
Heroes of Newerth, an online multiplayer game developed by S2 Games, has experienced a security breach, granting unauthorized access to account and login information. Players are advised to change any passwords shared with their Heroes of Newerth account but not to change the HoN password itself at this time.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://www.engadget.com/2012-12-17-heroes-of-newerth-gets-hax0red.html (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the HeroesofNewerth data breach happen?
HeroesofNewerth was breached in Dec 2012. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the HeroesofNewerth breach?
8,086,047 records were exposed, making it the #142 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the HeroesofNewerth breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Passwords, Usernames.
What should I do if I was affected by the HeroesofNewerth breach?
Change your password on the affected service (and anywhere you reused it), turn on two-factor authentication, and set up free breach alerts on XposedOrNot so you know the moment your email appears in a new breach.
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What Should You Do?
Change Your Passwords
Update your password immediately, using 12+ characters with numbers and symbols.
Enable Two-Factor Authentication
Add 2FA on all supported accounts using an authenticator app like Google Authenticator or Authy.
Monitor Your Accounts
Set up login alerts and review account activity regularly for suspicious access.
Use a Password Manager
Never reuse passwords: use a password manager to generate unique ones for each account.