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Elanic

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Elanic's test server breach exposed 2.8M user records on a hacking forum.

Records exposed
2,325,283 records
Breach date
Breach Jan 1, 2018
Last update
Updated May 4, 2020

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesGeographic locationsUsernames

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In January 2020, 2.8 million user records were found publicly exposed from the fashion marketplace Elanic, originating from compromised test servers containing data from 2016-2018. The data breach included email addresses, usernames, and geographic locations. The organization confirmed the exposure and disclosed no plans for direct customer notification.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Potential phishing and identity fraud due to exposed email addresses and usernames.
Business Impact
Reputational damage and customer trust erosion due to lack of user notification.
Affected Sectors
  • E-commerce
  • Consumer Apps
Geographic Impact
  • Global
  • India

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • Change login credentials if they were reused on other platforms.
  • Be vigilant for phishing attempts targeting your email.

Preventive Measures

  • Enable two-factor authentication across accounts.
  • Monitor accounts for unauthorized activity regularly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.

Compromised data includes email addresses, usernames, and geographic locations.