Canva
CriticalCanva's May 2019 breach exposed information of 137 million users, including email and password data.
- Records exposed
- 137,272,116 records
- Breach date
- Breach May 24, 2019
- Last update
- Updated Aug 9, 2019
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.
On May 24, 2019, Canva experienced a data breach that impacted approximately 137 million users. The compromised data consisted of user email addresses, names, usernames, geographic locations, and bcrypt-hashed passwords for accounts not utilizing social logins. This incident highlights the importance of robust data security measures in safeguarding user information against unauthorized access.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users could face increased phishing attempts and account compromise risks.
- Business Impact
- Canva dealt with reputational damage and potential regulatory scrutiny.
- Affected Sectors
- Technology
- Creative Design
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change your Canva password immediately.
- •Monitor emails for phishing attempts.
- •Enable multi-factor authentication on all accounts.
Preventive Measures
- •Use unique passwords for every service.
- •Adopt multi-factor authentication.
- •Stay informed on cybersecurity best practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
Attribution
Additional attribution provided with the breach record.
JimScott.Sec@protonmail.com