CloudPets
MediumCloudPets exposed 821k records, including sensitive data, due to a misconfigured database.
- Records exposed
- 583,503 records
- Breach date
- Breach Jan 1, 2017
- Last update
- Updated Feb 27, 2017
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.
In January 2017, CloudPets, a product designed to send recorded children's voices to family members using the internet, experienced a significant security incident. The database containing account information, including email addresses, bcrypt-hashed passwords, children's names, and references to portrait and voice recordings, was left publicly exposed without having proper access controls. This data was subsequently downloaded by external entities, subjected to ransom demands, and reported to contain over 821,000 data records.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Children’s privacy was put at risk, including associations between parents and their families.
- Business Impact
- The breach severely impacted the brand's reputation, buyer trust, and potential legal standing.
- Affected Sectors
- Consumer Goods
- Children's Products
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change all passwords associated with CloudPets accounts.
- •Monitor for phishing attempts targeting affected email addresses.
- •Consider contacting privacy protection services for support.
Preventive Measures
- •Encrypt sensitive data in databases.
- •Implement comprehensive access controls on all storage.
- •Regularly audit exposed internet-facing assets for misconfigurations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.