LOTRO Data Breach and Leak (August 2013)
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About This Breach
The popular interactive video game, Lord of the Rings Online, fell victim to a data breach in August 2013, compromising over 1.1 million player accounts. The stolen data, which was actively traded in the underground forums, comprised of email addresses, and password hashes.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://forums.lotro.com/forums/showthread.php?679990-Data-Breach-February-2020 (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check if I was in the LOTRO breach?
Type your email address into the search box on our data breach check page. If it appears in the LOTRO breach, or any other, you'll see the breach name, date and what was exposed. It's free and nothing you type is stored.
When did the LOTRO data breach happen?
LOTRO was breached in Aug 2013. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the LOTRO breach?
1,140,901 records were exposed, making it the #397 largest of the 796 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the LOTRO breach?
The exposed data includes: Usernames, Email addresses, Passwords.
What should I do if I was affected by the LOTRO breach?
Change your password on LOTRO and anywhere you reused it, and make the new one long and unique. 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
Passwords were stored with weak protection and are likely cracked. Change it now on LOTRO and anywhere you reused it. Make the new one long and unique.
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.