The Register disclosed that the Lego-owned marketplace BrickLink has remained inaccessible for nearly one week following the discovery of unusual activity on its platform.
The site, which serves as a primary hub for enthusiasts to trade Lego sets and individual pieces, initially described the downtime as necessary maintenance. However, the platform failed to meet its projected November 9 return date. While the company has not explicitly confirmed a cyberattack, its stated focus on containing the issue, investigating the root cause, and protecting member data suggests a significant security breach. The outage has frustrated many users, particularly adult fans of Lego who have criticized the organization for a lack of transparency regarding the incident.
BrickLink, which was acquired by the Lego Group in 2019, hosts more than 10,000 storefronts. As the investigation continues, the marketplace remains behind a maintenance splash page, leaving buyers and sellers unable to conduct transactions. The Lego Group has not provided further details regarding the nature of the disruption or a revised timeline for restoring full service to the community.
Source: The Register
