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NetGalley
HighNetGalley experienced a breach in December 2020, exposing 1.4M user records with personal and hashed credential information.
1,436,435 recordsBreach Dec 21, 2020Updated Nov 25, 2021
Exposed data classes
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Dates of birthEmail addressesIP addressesNamesPasswordsPhone numbersPhysical addressesUsernames
Detailed Analysis
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In December 2020, NetGalley, a book promotion platform, experienced a significant data breach, compromising the personal information of 1.4 million users. Exposed data includes names, email addresses, usernames, physical and IP addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, and passwords hashed with a salted SHA-1 algorithm.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users face increased risk of phishing attacks, identity theft, and account compromise.
- Business Impact
- NetGalley's reputation and trust with its user base may have been adversely affected.
- Affected Sectors
- Publishing
- Consumer Services
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change passwords immediately for accounts sharing credentials.
- •Monitor financial transactions and credit for unusual activity.
- •Be cautious of phishing attempts using exposed contact details.
Preventive Measures
- •Utilize unique and strong passwords across services.
- •Enable two-factor authentication for all accounts.
- •Stay informed about data privacy practices of service providers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
Exposed data includes names, email addresses, usernames, physical and IP addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, and passwords hashed with salted SHA-1.