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GiveSendGo
MediumA breach at GiveSendGo in February 2022 exposed 90k donor records, including emails and donation details.
89,966 recordsBreach Feb 7, 2022Updated Feb 15, 2022
Exposed data classes
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Email addressesGeographic locationsNamesPurchases
Detailed Analysis
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In February 2022, the Christian fundraising platform GiveSendGo experienced a data breach that affected approximately 90,000 user records. The exposed data included donor names, email addresses, postal codes, donation amounts, and comments associated with the Canadian "Freedom Convoy" fundraising campaign.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Exposed users' personal and donation details may result in privacy issues and phishing risks.
- Business Impact
- The breach compromised user trust and attracted scrutiny surrounding platform security.
- Affected Sectors
- Fundraising platforms
- Nonprofits
- Geographic Impact
- Global with high impact in Canada
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Monitor email for phishing attempts and block suspicious activity.
- •Contact GiveSendGo for information on breach response.
Preventive Measures
- •Use disposable or unique emails for donations.
- •Advocate for enhanced platform security practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
The breach took place in February 2022.