HIGH RISK BREACH

Roll20 Data Breach


Status: Confirmed

4M+Records
Dec, 2018Breach
7/19/19Data Posted
8/10Severity
HighThreat Level

Breach Intelligence Summary


Entity: Roll20 · Actor: Play · Source: Have I Been Pwned / ObscureIQ intelligence

Attack: Data Exfiltration via Under investigation

Timeline: Breach (Dec, 2018) · Reported (Jul, 2019) · Leak (7/19/19)

Exposure: 4M+ records · Email, IP addresses, Names, Partial credit card data, Passwords

Status: Confirmed · Risk: High (Financial fraud + Account takeover)

Summary

In December 2018 the tabletop role-playing games website Roll20 suffered a data breach. Almost 4 million customers were impacted by the breach and had email and IP addresses names, bcrypt hashes of passwords and the last 4 digits of credit cards exposed.

About Roll20

Roll20 is the organization affected by this breach. User data may have been generated through account creation, service usage, or business operations.

If you have interacted with Roll20 in any capacity, your data may be included in this breach.

Threat Actor: Play

This breach has been attributed to Play. The group is known for data theft campaigns targeting organizations through various intrusion methods.

Reported or suspected access method:
  • Under investigation

Breach Exploitation Status

Threat Activity:
High
Signal
Status
Dark web marketplace listings
Detected
Credential stuffing list overlap
Detected
Phishing campaign relevance
Detected
Ransomware affiliate crossover
Possible
Law enforcement investigation visibility
Unknown

Data Longevity:
1–3 years

Email addresses and usernames persist but credentials may rotate. Phishing risk remains elevated during this window.

Data Points Exposed

Data observed in the leaked dataset:
Email
IP addresses
Names
Partial credit card data
Passwords
Not confirmed in dataset:
Social Security Numbers
Passport numbers

Dark Web Verification

Status: Confirmed

  • Dataset containing approximately 4M+ records has been identified in breach intelligence sources.
  • The data is indexed and searchable across breach notification platforms.

Impact

This breach carries high risk due to the nature of exposed data fields and the scale of affected records.

Primary downstream threats include:
  • Targeted phishing referencing Roll20 accounts or services
  • Financial fraud and unauthorized transactions
  • Credential stuffing against accounts sharing the same password
  • Physical mail scams and address-based identity verification fraud
  • Data broker enrichment and resale

Recommendations for Impacted Individuals

If you believe your information may be included:

Check Your Exposure
If you are an ObscureIQ client, this breach has been indexed into your exposure profile.
Non-clients may request a breach impact review.
Expect Targeted Phishing
Watch for messages referencing:
Roll20 account updates
Financial transaction confirmations
Password reset requests
Verify directly through official channels.
Secure Your Email and MFA
Enable MFA immediately on email first, then financial platforms.
Email compromise is often the first pivot point.
Rotate Reused Passwords
Change any credentials shared with your Roll20 account across other services.
Monitor Financial Accounts
Review bank statements, credit reports, and loan applications. Consider a credit freeze if SSN or financial data was exposed.
Suppress Personal Data
Remove exposed addresses, phone numbers, and enrichment data from broker networks and search engines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in the Roll20 data breach?

In Dec, 2018, Roll20 experienced a data breach that resulted in the exposure of approximately 4M+ records containing personal information.

What data was exposed in the Roll20 breach?

The exposed data includes Email, IP addresses, Names, Partial credit card data, Passwords.

How many records were affected in the Roll20 breach?

Approximately 4M+ records were affected based on current breach intelligence.

Is the Roll20 breach confirmed?

Yes. This breach is treated as confirmed based on data observed in breach intelligence platforms.

Is the Roll20 breach data being used by criminals?

Data circulation has been detected across breach-sharing channels. Downstream exploitation risk exists based on the nature of the exposed fields.

What should I do if I was affected by the Roll20 breach?

Rotate passwords associated with Roll20, enable multi-factor authentication on email and financial accounts, and monitor for suspicious activity.

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Corporate Accountability

Organizations that collect personal data have a duty to implement reasonable safeguards and to notify affected individuals when breaches occur.

Scope assessments may evolve as investigations continue. Users should not rely solely on early estimates when making risk decisions.

ObscureIQ Advisory

We combine proprietary dark web access with commercial and restricted breach intelligence to verify exposure and assess real-world risk.

If you are:
  • A public-facing individual
  • A high-profile executive
  • A customer of Roll20
  • Or simply concerned about credential reuse

We can confirm whether your information is circulating and evaluate downstream threat vectors.

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Classification Tags

Data Exfiltration
Financial Data
Passwords
Email
Address