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Appartoo

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Appartoo experienced a data breach in 2017, exposing user records including demographics and communications.

Records exposed
49,681 records
Breach date
Breach Mar 25, 2017
Last update
Updated May 2, 2019
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

AgesAuth tokensEmail addressesEmployment statusesGendersIP addressesMarital statusesNamesPasswordsPhysical addressesPrivate messagesSocial media profiles

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In March 2017, Appartoo, a French flat-sharing platform, was the victim of a data breach, leading to the unauthorized access of sensitive user information spanning 49,681 records. Exposed data included SHA-256 hashed passwords, private communications, and demographic details. Following the discovery, the company informed affected members and reinforced security measures to prevent recurrence.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Users faced risks of identity fraud, account compromise, and privacy infringement.
Business Impact
Appartoo incurred reputational harm and operational costs to address the breach.
Affected Sectors
  • Digital Services
  • Flat-sharing Platforms
Geographic Impact
  • France
  • Europe

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Update credentials linked to the platform.
  • •Monitor accounts for unusual activity.
  • •Employ password diversification across services.

Preventive Measures

  • •Adopt multifactor authentication.
  • •Use secure hashing methods for password storage.
  • •Perform regular data security audits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.

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