KomplettFritid
MediumA breach at KomplettFritid in 2021 exposed sensitive user information.
Exposed data classes
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Detailed Analysis
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In February 2021, the Norwegian online retail platform KomplettFritid experienced a data breach that exposed the personal information of over 139,000 users. Information compromised included email addresses, physical and IP addresses, phone numbers, names, and passwords. While the majority of passwords were secured using bcrypt hashes, a smaller subset was stored in plain text, increasing their vulnerability.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Individuals' personal and account security may be at risk due to exposure.
- Business Impact
- The organization faces trust and reputational damage as well as potential compliance scrutiny.
- Affected Sectors
- E-commerce
- Retail
- Geographic Impact
- Norway
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change your password on KomplettFritid and any service using the same password.
- •Monitor for suspicious account activity or unauthorized access.
Preventive Measures
- •Use unique, strong passwords for each online account.
- •Enable two-factor authentication when available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.