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Descomplica
HighDescomplica's 2021 breach exposed 4.8 million user records, including sensitive personal and payment information.
- Records exposed
- 4,845,378 records
- Breach date
- Breach Mar 14, 2021
- Last update
- Updated Apr 28, 2021
What data was exposed?
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Email addressesNamesPartial credit card dataPasswordsPurchases
Why does this breach matter?
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In March 2021, the EdTech company Descomplica experienced a significant data breach where approximately 4.8 million user records were exposed. The exposed data consisted of email addresses, names, partial credit card details (first 6 and last 4 digits, along with expiration dates), password hashes, and purchasing histories.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users may face risks of phishing, credential stuffing, and potential compromised financial details.
- Business Impact
- Descomplica suffered reputational damage and could face regulatory consequences depending upon data protection laws.
- Affected Sectors
- Education Technology
- Geographic Impact
- Brazil and locations of international users
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Users should update their Descomplica account passwords immediately and ensure they are unique.
- •Monitor payment card statements for unauthorized activity.
Preventive Measures
- •Use a password manager to generate and store unique passwords.
- •Enable multi-factor authentication wherever possible to add an additional layer of security.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
Update your password immediately to a strong, unique combination, monitor financial statements closely, and enable multi-factor authentication on all relevant accounts.