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The 2019 Hurb breach compromised over 20 million records including sensitive user data.

Records exposed
20,727,771 records
Breach date
Breach Mar 14, 2019
Last update
Updated Jul 27, 2020
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Dates of birthEmail addressesIP addressesNamesPasswordsPhone numbersSocial media profiles

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In March 2019, Hurb, a Brazilian travel agency, experienced a data breach resulting in the exposure of over 20 million customer records. Confidential details such as email addresses, IP addresses, names, dates of birth, passwords (stored using unsalted MD5 hashes), phone numbers, and social media profiles were compromised. Subsequently, the data surfaced online for download in the following year, highlighting vulnerabilities in data management practices.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Exposed data increases users' vulnerability to phishing attempts, account compromise, and fraud.
Business Impact
Negative publicity, customer trust erosion, and potential legal penalties.
Affected Sectors
  • Travel and Tourism
  • Online Services
Geographic Impact
  • Brazil
  • Worldwide

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change passwords for impacted accounts.
  • •Monitor accounts for unauthorized activities.
  • •Consider implementing two-factor authentication.

Preventive Measures

  • •Users should use strong, unique passwords.
  • •Organizations must enforce secure hashing and encryption for sensitive data storage.
  • •Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments should be conducted.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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