Lego's BrickLink Stays Dark for Seven Days as Security Team Extends Deep Investigation
The company canceled its previous return date of November 11, citing a need to fully investigate the platform's security.
By Mariam Saleh ·
Lego took its BrickLink marketplace offline on November 5 and has not restored access since. The site, which serves as a hub for fans to trade parts and sets, has been unavailable for seven days. The company acquired BrickLink in 2019 and manages the platform for its global user base.
Lego stated that it identified unusual activity on the platform, prompting the shutdown. A statement shared via Jay’s Brick Blog yesterday indicated that the team’s immediate priority was to secure the site and protect members. The company said it needed to contain the issue and investigate how it occurred before allowing users back online.
The marketplace was previously expected to return on November 11, according to Jay’s Brick Blog. However, Lego now reports that there is no current estimate for its return. The company is working to fully understand the scope of the incident, which includes checking for related issues across the system.
This outage follows a similar disruption that occurred three years ago around the same time of year. During that prior incident, the marketplace was offline for several days due to a cybersecurity event. Lego shut down the site out of an abundance of caution after receiving a threat and ransom demand.
When the site returned in the previous cycle, users were prompted to change their passwords to meet stronger requirements. Lego assured members at that time that their accounts had not been compromised. The company has not yet released specific details on the nature of the current unusual activity.
