EatStreet
HighEatStreet suffered a May 2019 data breach impacting 6.4 million users' PII.
- Records exposed
- 6,353,564 records
- Breach date
- Breach May 3, 2019
- Last update
- Updated Jul 19, 2019
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 May 2019, EatStreet, an online food ordering platform, experienced a data breach which exposed data concerning over 6.3 million individuals. The breached information included personally identifiable information (PII) such as names, birth dates, gender, email addresses, residential and phone contact details, social media profiles, partial credit card details, and account passwords stored securely using bcrypt hashing.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users' personal and account data may have been compromised, potentially leading to phishing attempts or other misuse.
- Business Impact
- Brand reputation damage and potential legal and regulatory inquiries were likely outcomes for EatStreet.
- Affected Sectors
- Food Services
- Technology Services
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change account password immediately on EatStreet and any other platforms utilizing the same credentials.
- •Monitor financial statements and reports for unusual activities.
- •Be cautious of phishing emails or communication referencing EatStreet.
Preventive Measures
- •Use unique and strong passwords across all accounts.
- •Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) for better security.
- •Regularly monitor online accounts for unauthorized access attempts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
Attribution
Additional attribution provided with the breach record.
JimScott.Sec@protonmail.com