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CashCrate
HighCashCrate's 2016 breach exposed 6.8 million user records including names, addresses, and passwords.
- Records exposed
- 6,844,490 records
- Breach date
- Breach Nov 17, 2016
- Last update
- Updated Apr 20, 2018
What data was exposed?
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Email addressesNamesPasswordsPhysical addresses
Why does this breach matter?
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In November 2016, CashCrate experienced a data breach impacting its user database. This incident exposed approximately 6.8 million records, including sensitive personal information such as names, physical addresses, email addresses, and passwords. Older accounts stored passwords as plain text, whereas newer records utilized weak MD5 hashing for password security.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users faced potential compromise of personal data including physical address details and passwords.
- Business Impact
- Trust in the platform was significantly undermined, leading to reputational and operational challenges.
- Affected Sectors
- Online services for surveys
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Immediately change passwords used on CashCrate and any similar online services.
- •Monitor personal accounts for unauthorized activities.
- •Utilize credit monitoring services if applicable.
Preventive Measures
- •Avoid platforms storing passwords in plain text or using unsalted hashes for security.
- •Use strong, unique passwords for different services, applying secure password managers.
- •Regularly evaluate online accounts and update practices as needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
Change all passwords linked to CashCrate and monitor your accounts for unauthorized activities.