HomeRefill
MediumSensitive customer data of HomeRefill was exposed in a 2020 breach, leading to user information's potential misuse.
- Records exposed
- 187,457 records
- Breach date
- Breach Apr 2, 2020
- Last update
- Updated Oct 3, 2025
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 April 2020, HomeRefill, a now-defunct e-commerce website in Brazil, experienced a data breach that resulted in the exposure of 187,457 customer records. This dataset, containing sensitive customer information such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, and salted password hashes, was later included in a collection of leaked data distributed more widely.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Exposed information could be subject to identity theft or phishing attacks.
- Business Impact
- The breach contributed to reputational damage and business cessation.
- Affected Sectors
- E-commerce
- Retail
- Geographic Impact
- Brazil
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Users should update their passwords on platforms where the same password was used.
- •Enable multi-factor authentication on e-commerce platforms.
- •Be vigilant against phishing attempts.
Preventive Measures
- •Regularly update and secure account credentials.
- •Use unique passwords for each online account.
- •Frequently monitor online account activity for unauthorized actions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.