Artsy
HighArtsy experienced a 2018 data breach, exposing over 1M user records with hashed passwords.
- Records exposed
- 1,079,970 records
- Breach date
- Breach Apr 1, 2018
- Last update
- Updated May 25, 2020
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 April 2018, Artsy, an online art database platform, disclosed a data breach where over one million user accounts were exposed. Exposed data included email and IP addresses, names, and passwords securely hashed using salted SHA-512. Subsequently, the compromised data was reportedly available for purchase on dark web forums.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users' email addresses and hashed passwords might require updates to secure accounts on Artsy and other platforms.
- Business Impact
- Reputation concerns due to data being listed on illicit marketplaces and user trust implications.
- Affected Sectors
- Art and Culture
- E-Commerce
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change Artsy account password immediately.
- •Update passwords on other platforms if reused.
- •Enable two-factor authentication wherever available.
Preventive Measures
- •Use unique passwords for each platform.
- •Routinely monitor accounts for unusual activities.
- •Keep personal information to a minimum on non-essential platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
Attribution
Additional attribution provided with the breach record.
nano@databases.pw