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The 2018 Houzz breach exposed data for 48 million users including credentials and social profiles.

Records exposed
48,881,308 records
Breach date
Breach May 23, 2018
Last update
Updated Mar 12, 2019
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesGeographic locationsIP addressesNamesPasswordsSocial media profilesUsernames

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In May 2018, the online home design platform Houzz experienced a security breach where unauthorized access to certain data occurred. It affected customers' names, email addresses, geographical locations, IP addresses, passwords in a hashed format, and social media authentications. Discovered later in 2018, Houzz informed affected users in early 2019 and incorporated measures to prevent recurrence.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
User data, including private credentials and geographic data, was exposed.
Business Impact
Reputational damage and mandatory disclosure obligations arose from the incident.
Affected Sectors
  • Online Services
  • Retail
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Reset passwords immediately, especially if reusing them across platforms.
  • •Remain vigilant for phishing attempts using stolen data.

Preventive Measures

  • •Always use unique, strong passwords for each service.
  • •Enable two-factor authentication for an added layer of security.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.

You should change your Houzz account password immediately and ensure the new password is unique.