Adobe
CriticalAdobe's 2013 breach exposed 152 million accounts, including usernames, email addresses, weakly encrypted passwords, and password hints.
- Records exposed
- 152,445,165 records
- Breach date
- Breach Oct 4, 2013
- Last update
- Updated May 15, 2022
What data was exposed?
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Why does this breach matter?
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In October 2013, a data breach at Adobe exposed the account details of approximately 152 million users. This included internal identifiers, usernames, email addresses, encrypted passwords, and plain-text password hints. The breach highlighted issues in Adobe's password encryption methodology, enabling easy decryption and increasing exposure risks. Additionally, the availability of unencrypted password hints further facilitated potential misuse of user credentials.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Compromised user credentials could lead to unauthorized account access and identity theft.
- Business Impact
- Adobe faced reputational damage and operational challenges resulting from the breach disclosure.
- Affected Sectors
- Technology
- Creative Software
- Media
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Update Adobe account passwords immediately, using strong, unique combinations.
- •Enable multifactor authentication wherever possible.
- •Monitor online activity for unauthorized account usage.
Preventive Measures
- •Regularly update passwords and avoid reusing them.
- •Use password managers to generate secure credentials.
- •Educate about phishing and common tricks by attackers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.