BrickLink Platform Temporarily Shut Down Amid Suspected Unusual Online Activity
BrickLink’s online marketplace BrickLink was taken down last week when “unusual activity on the platform” was detected, raising suspicions that a cyber‑attack took place.
BrickLink remains unavailable as of 12 November, with a homepage message indicating it is “temporarily unavailable” and no estimated restoration time provided.
The site operates as a massive online secondary marketplace for buying and selling individual LEGO parts, sets and minifigures, often described as the “eBay of LEGO.”
LEGO has addressed the incident on its community site Jay’s Brick Blog, stating: “We took BrickLink offline after identifying unusual activity on the platform. Our immediate priority was to secure the site, protect our members and ensure the integrity of BrickLink.”
“We now need to fully understand what has happened. That means containing the issue, investigating how it occurred and checking for related problems,” the CEO said. “This work is still ongoing, and we appreciate your patience while we work to bring the site back online as soon as possible.”
Cybersecurity expert and CEO of Lupovis, Xavier Bellekens, told Euronews that the incident serves as a reminder that cybercriminals now target not only banks or critical infrastructure but also popular online marketplaces.
“Taking the platform offline is a sensible precaution, but every additional day of downtime inflicts a real financial impact on businesses that rely on it,” he added.
He warned users to remain vigilant, noting that phishing attempts impersonating BrickLink are increasing, with emails urging individuals to reset passwords, verify payment details, or access an alternative marketplace.
