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HighIn 2014, diet.com faced a data breach compromising 1.4 million user records with sensitive dietary information.
- Records exposed
- 1,383,759 records
- Breach date
- Breach Aug 10, 2014
- Last update
- Updated Oct 13, 2017
What data was exposed?
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Dates of birthEating habitsEmail addressesIP addressesNamesPasswordsPhysical attributesUsernames
Why does this breach matter?
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In August 2014, diet.com, a diet and nutrition platform, experienced a data breach exposing approximately 1.4 million user accounts, containing information such as email addresses, IP addresses, usernames, plain text passwords, and sensitive dietary data, including eating habits, BMI metrics, and birth dates.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Individuals experienced potential exposure of sensitive personal details and dietary data, increasing risks of identity theft and privacy breaches.
- Business Impact
- Diet.com faced reputational harm and user trust deterioration due to mishandling sensitive health information.
- Affected Sectors
- Healthcare and Fitness
- Online Services
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Immediately change passwords for any accounts using the same credentials.
- •Monitor accounts for signs of unauthorized access.
- •Consider identity theft protections due to exposed sensitive information.
Preventive Measures
- •Utilize password management software for stronger credential security.
- •Ensure dietary and health platforms implement robust encryption methods.
- •Advocate for regular security audits and user data privacy measures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
Exposed data included email addresses, plain text passwords, IP addresses, usernames, dates of birth, and dietary information.