LightsHope
lightshope.org
About This Breach
Lights Hope, an open-source game server for World of Warcraft, experienced a substantial data breach impacting its extensive user base. The breach resulted in the exposure of personal user data, including email addresses, hashed passwords, and IP addresses. Usernames and game details, such as character information and game progress, were also compromised.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | No |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | No reference available |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the LightsHope data breach happen?
LightsHope was breached in Jun 2018. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the LightsHope breach?
30,483 records were exposed, making it the #734 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the LightsHope breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Passwords, Usernames, IP addresses, Geographic locations, Dates of birth, Private messages.
What should I do if I was affected by the LightsHope 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.
Review Device Security
Update your devices and browsers, and check for unauthorized logins.
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.