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Roblox Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of Nearly 4,000 Developers

Margarita Kicevski by Margarita Kicevski
July 21, 2023
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Popular online gaming platform Roblox has been hit by a severe data breach, revealing the personal information of nearly 4,000 developers, according to a report by PC Gamer. The compromised data includes names, phone numbers, email addresses, dates of birth, physical addresses, and even t-shirt sizes of attendees of the Roblox Developers Conferences held between 2017 and 2020.

Roblox Corporation confirmed the third-party security issue. “There were indications of unauthorized access to limited personal information of a subset of our creator community,” a company spokesperson said. The company has initiated an investigation with the assistance of independent experts and has begun reaching out to the impacted individuals.

However, the data breach initially occurred in December 2020 and was only made public in July 2023, according to the website haveibeenpwned, which tracks data breaches. In total, 3,943 accounts were compromised.

The exposed information can be leveraged by cybercriminals for identity theft or scams, and the sheer quantity of data disclosed is deeply concerning. This incident highlights the importance of stringent cybersecurity measures, even for seemingly secure platforms like Roblox.

It is reported that the information initially didn’t spread beyond niche Roblox communities after the breach in 2021 but was made public after republishing on a forum this month. Some victims have already faced targeted social engineering attacks utilizing the disclosed data.

Roblox is now taking measures to rectify the situation. The company announced that it had contacted everyone affected. “Minimally affected users just got a sorry email. For more seriously affected users, they got a year of identity protection and an apology for everyone else,” Roblox said in a statement to Troy Hunt, the creator of haveibeenpwned.

Looks like @Roblox has now disclosed, sent to me with the following explanation:

“Roblox has now contacted everyone affected. Minimally affected users just got a sorry email. For more seriously affected users they got a year of identity protection and an apology for everyone… pic.twitter.com/0bNji72Wwv

— Troy Hunt (@troyhunt) July 19, 2023

However, questions still linger about when Roblox first became aware of the data breach and how promptly they disclosed the leak to those affected. The full ramifications of the breach are yet to unfold, with potentially damaging consequences for individuals on the list who may become targets for identity theft.

For those concerned, it is recommended to search their data on the haveibeenpwned website and enable two-factor authentication across all accounts. Keeping a close eye on bank transactions for suspicious activity is also advisable.

This breach is a stark reminder for users and developers of the critical importance of robust cybersecurity measures. With its vast user base and frequent exchange of personal and financial information, the gaming industry remains a prime target for cybercriminals. Security must be at the forefront of industry considerations and user practices.

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