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Evite
CriticalThe 2013 Evite breach exposed personal data of over 100 million users.
100,985,047 recordsBreach Aug 11, 2013Updated Jul 14, 2019
Exposed data classes
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Dates of birthEmail addressesGendersNamesPasswordsPhone numbersPhysical addresses
Detailed Analysis
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In 2013, the event organization platform Evite experienced a breach of an archived database storing information from over 100 million users. This breach, although discovered in 2019, revealed unauthorized access to data such as email addresses, passwords stored in plaintext, and other demographic details.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Compromised personal and contact information increases risks of phishing attacks targeting individuals.
- Business Impact
- Reputation damage to Evite, possibly affecting revenue and trust.
- Affected Sectors
- Social Networking
- Event Management
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change your Evite account password immediately.
- •Monitor associated email accounts for suspicious activities.
- •Remain cautious of targeted phishing scams.
Preventive Measures
- •Employ unique passwords for each online service.
- •Activate Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) where available.
- •Regularly monitor the privacy practices of platforms used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
Change your password immediately and monitor for suspicious activity.