CA
CafePress
HighCafePress data breach exposed 23 million user records including contact details and hashed passwords.
23,205,290 recordsBreach Feb 20, 2019Updated Aug 5, 2019
Exposed data classes
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Email addressesNamesPasswordsPhone numbersPhysical addresses
Detailed Analysis
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In February 2019, CafePress, a provider of custom merchandise, experienced a data breach exposing sensitive user information. The breach disclosed approximately 23 million records containing email addresses, names, physical and phone contact details, as well as passwords hashed via SHA-1, a now-considered weak cryptographic algorithm.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Exposed data such as contact details and passwords may lead to targeted phishing attacks and account compromise.
- Business Impact
- The organization faced reputational damage, potential user trust erosion, and financial repercussions from response and remediation efforts.
- Affected Sectors
- Retail
- eCommerce
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change passwords on accounts linked to the same email used for CafePress.
- •Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) where applicable.
- •Monitor accounts and communication for phishing attempts.
Preventive Measures
- •Utilize strong, adaptive password hashing algorithms.
- •Implement regular security evaluations and penetration testing.
- •Equip users with security education on account management and phishing awareness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
Email addresses, names, phone numbers, physical addresses, and SHA-1 hashed passwords were impacted.