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Evite

Critical

The 2013 Evite breach exposed personal data of over 100 million users.

Records exposed
100,985,047 records
Breach date
Breach Aug 11, 2013
Last update
Updated Jul 14, 2019
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Dates of birthEmail addressesGendersNamesPasswordsPhone numbersPhysical addresses

Why does this breach matter?

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.

Attribution

Additional attribution provided with the breach record.

JimScott.Sec@protonmail.com