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HomeRefill

Medium

Sensitive customer data of HomeRefill was exposed in a 2020 breach, leading to user information's potential misuse.

187,457 recordsBreach Apr 2, 2020Updated Oct 3, 2025

Exposed data classes

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Dates of birthEmail addressesNamesPasswordsPhone numbers

Detailed Analysis

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.

Update your passwords and ensure they are unique to each site. Monitor personal accounts for suspicious activity.