Epik
HighEpik's breach exposed over 15 million records, affecting customers and non-customers via WHOIS data.
- Records exposed
- 15,003,961 records
- Breach date
- Breach Sep 13, 2021
- Last update
- Updated Sep 19, 2021
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 September 2021, the hosting provider and domain registrar, Epik, experienced a data breach involving the exposure of records belonging to over 15 million unique individuals. The breach extended beyond Epik's customer base, incorporating data scraped from public WHOIS records. Information compromised includes email addresses, names, phone numbers, physical addresses, domain purchase details, and passwords safeguarded using different methods.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users' personal data, including PII, was exposed, leading to risks such as phishing and identity theft.
- Business Impact
- Loss of trust and possible legal consequences for mishandling sensitive user data.
- Affected Sectors
- Information Technology
- E-Commerce
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Immediately change passwords linked to Epik and any reused elsewhere.
- •Enable two-factor authentication where applicable.
- •Monitor accounts for unsolicited or suspicious activities.
Preventive Measures
- •Regularly check if personal data is publicly accessible.
- •Advocate for services that use robust data encryption protocols.
- •Review and employ advanced threat detection solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.