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ClixSense

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The ClixSense breach in 2016 exposed data of 2.4 million users, revealing sensitive personal and account information.

Records exposed
2,424,784 records
Breach date
Breach Sep 4, 2016
Last update
Updated Sep 11, 2016
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Account balancesDates of birthEmail addressesGendersIP addressesNamesPasswordsPayment historiesPayment methodsPhysical addressesUsernamesWebsite activity

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In September 2016, the organization ClixSense experienced a data breach involving the compromise of approximately 2.4 million user accounts. The unauthorized access resulted in the exposure of personal and sensitive data including user-identifiable information and account credentials. This breach highlights the critical need for robust data protection mechanisms.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Exposed passwords, stored in plain text, put users at a high risk of subsequent unauthorized access to their accounts.
Business Impact
The breach undermined user trust and potentially incurred compliance violations.
Affected Sectors
  • Online Services
  • Advertising
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change passwords on any affected accounts.
  • •Monitor accounts for unauthorized activities.
  • •Utilize multi-factor authentication on all critical accounts.

Preventive Measures

  • •Implement robust password hashing techniques.
  • •Establish regular security audits.
  • •Educate users on best practices for password security.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Unauthorized access was gained to ClixSense's user database.