Mappery
MediumThe Mappery data breach exposed email addresses, usernames, locations, and weakly hashed passwords in December 2018.
- Records exposed
- 205,242 records
- Breach date
- Breach Dec 11, 2018
- Last update
- Updated Dec 18, 2018
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 December 2018, a breach at the mapping service website 'Mappery' resulted in the unauthorized exposure of account information, affecting over 205,000 users. Exposed data included email addresses, usernames, geographic locations of users, and passwords stored using unsalted SHA-1 hashes. Efforts to reach Mappery regarding this incident were reportedly unsuccessful.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- The affected users face risks of phishing and account compromise due to weak password hashes.
- Business Impact
- Mappery's reputation might be impacted due to non-response and inadequate data protection measures.
- Affected Sectors
- Online Mapping Services
- Web-based Applications
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change your passwords for any accounts sharing the same credentials as Mappery.
- •Enable two-factor authentication on all accounts.
- •Monitor email accounts for signs of unauthorized access.
Preventive Measures
- •Use strong, unique passwords for each service.
- •Avoid reusing passwords across multiple services.
- •Stay informed about good security practices and act promptly on security advisories.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.