EyeEm
HighEyeEm suffered a breach in February 2018, exposing 19.6M user records, including personal and login details.
- Records exposed
- 19,611,022 records
- Breach date
- Breach Feb 28, 2018
- Last update
- Updated Feb 16, 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 February 2018, the photography-focused platform EyeEm experienced a data breach involving approximately 19.6 million user records. The exposed information encompassed email addresses, names, usernames, bios, and password hashes, raising concerns about user safety and emphasizing the importance of robust cybersecurity measures.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users' sensitive data was exposed, potentially leading to privacy violations and security risks.
- Business Impact
- The breach negatively impacted EyeEm's reputation and necessitated enhanced security protocols.
- Affected Sectors
- Photography
- Social Media
- Information Technology
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change the password linked to your EyeEm account.
- •Monitor accounts for any unusual activity.
- •Update accounts sharing the same credentials.
Preventive Measures
- •Use unique, complex passwords for online accounts.
- •Enable multi-factor authentication when available.
- •Regularly review and update security settings for accounts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
Attribution
Additional attribution provided with the breach record.
Kuroi'sh or Gabriel Kimiaie-Asadi Bildstein