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Bonobos's 2020 breach exposed customer records including sensitive personal and transactional details.

Records exposed
2,811,929 records
Breach date
Breach Aug 14, 2020
Last update
Updated Jan 31, 2021
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesHistorical passwordsIP addressesNamesPartial credit card dataPasswordsPhone numbersPhysical addressesPurchases

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In August 2020, Bonobos, an online clothing retailer, experienced a significant data breach exposing approximately 2.8 million records. The compromised information included customer email addresses, names, physical and IP addresses, phone numbers, order histories, and partial credit card information. Passwords, stored as salted SHA-512 hashes, along with historical passwords, were also revealed. This data was later shared publicly and indexed by security platforms.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Potential exposure of sensitive personal and payment information.
Business Impact
Loss of customer trust, potential financial penalties, and operational adjustments for compliance.
Affected Sectors
  • Retail
  • E-Commerce
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change account passwords immediately, especially if reused on other accounts.
  • •Monitor financial statements for discrepancies.
  • •Consider using identity protection services.

Preventive Measures

  • •Use strong, unique passwords for each account.
  • •Regularly review account security settings.
  • •Enable two-factor authentication where possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

No, only partial payment data like card types and the last four digits of cards were exposed.