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Regpack
MediumRegpack breached, exposing 104,977 records with sensitive payment data.
104,977 recordsBreach May 20, 2016Updated Sep 13, 2016
Exposed data classes
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Browser user agent detailsCredit card CVVEmail addressesIP addressesNamesPartial credit card dataPhone numbersPhysical addressesPurchases
Detailed Analysis
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In May 2016, a data breach affected Regpack, a downstream consumer of BlueSnap's payment services. A total of 104,977 records were exposed, comprised of sensitive data such as personal information, credit card details, and payment history. The breach was traced back to a publicly accessible server misconfiguration, which the organization confirmed as human error.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Exposed data heightens risks of identity theft, unauthorized transactions, and phishing.
- Business Impact
- Regpack faced reputational damage and potential financial liabilities due to compromised user trust.
- Affected Sectors
- Payment Services
- E-Commerce
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Monitor payment card statements for unauthorized transactions.
- •Use identity theft protection services to secure personal information.
- •Update online account credentials associated with affected data.
Preventive Measures
- •Secure servers with proper permissions and firewalls.
- •Conduct regular audits to identify inappropriate data access.
- •Retain cybersecurity experts to assess and remediate vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
The breach was due to human error leading to misconfiguration of a server, making sensitive data publicly accessible.