JoomlArt
MediumJoomlArt's 2018 breach exposed 22,000 user records, including email addresses and hashed passwords.
- Records exposed
- 22,477 records
- Breach date
- Breach Jan 30, 2018
- Last update
- Updated Aug 7, 2020
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 January 2018, JoomlArt, a Joomla template provider, self-reported a data security incident wherein over 22,000 customer records were accidentally disclosed via a Jira ticket. The exposed data, linked to their associated services iJoomla and JomSocial, included sensitive information such as usernames, email addresses, and MD5 hashed passwords. The organization confirmed awareness of the breach and informed affected parties.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Exposed email addresses and passwords could lead to credential stuffing and phishing risks.
- Business Impact
- Potential reputational damage and customer trust issues.
- Affected Sectors
- E-commerce
- Software Development
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change your password on JoomlArt and connected services.
- •Investigate usage of exposed payment information.
Preventive Measures
- •Avoid reusing passwords across multiple services.
- •Store passwords using strong and up-to-date cryptographic methods like bcrypt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.