What was exposed, when it happened, and which databases confirm it.
- accounts
- 45,120
- Breached
- July 28, 2018
- Last Update
- August 8, 2018
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What happened
In July 2018, staff of the Lanwar gaming site discovered a data breach they believe dates back to sometime over the previous several months. The data contained 45k names, email addresses, usernames and plain text passwords. A Lanwar staff member self-submitted the breach to HIBP and has also contacted the relevant authorities about the incident after identifying a phishing attempt to extort Bitcoin from a user.
Compromised Info
- Email addresses
- Names
- Passwords
- Physical addresses
- Usernames
Attestation
Four independent databases catalog this breach and they do not always agree. Each lane below is one source’s own count.
Sources & Link Methods
- HIBP
FAQ
What was leaked in the Lanwar breach?
The Lanwar breach exposed: Email addresses, Names, Passwords, Physical addresses, and Usernames.
When did the Lanwar breach happen?
The Lanwar breach was disclosed on July 28, 2018 and affected 45,120 records.
Am I affected by the Lanwar breach?
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