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Descomplica
HighDescomplica's 2021 breach exposed 4.8 million user records, including sensitive personal and payment information.
4,845,378 recordsBreach Mar 14, 2021Updated Apr 28, 2021
Exposed data classes
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Email addressesNamesPartial credit card dataPasswordsPurchases
Detailed Analysis
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.