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A 2020 data breach at Nitro PDF affected 70M+ users, revealing email addresses, names, bcrypt-hashed passwords, and document titles.

Records exposed
77,159,696 records
Breach date
Breach Sep 28, 2020
Last update
Updated Jan 19, 2021
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesNamesPasswords

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

The data breach at Nitro, a widely used PDF service, exposed personal information of over 70 million users, including email addresses, names, and bcrypt-hashed passwords. Additionally, document titles were revealed. The breach highlights the risks associated with data stored by third-party services and the importance of securing sensitive information in cloud-based environments.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Users may face risks like targeted phishing, identity theft, and exposure of professional document content.
Business Impact
The breach eroded customer trust and raised concerns about the company's data handling practices.
Affected Sectors
  • Software and Technology
  • Individual Users
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change your Nitro account password and any re-used credentials.
  • •Monitor email accounts for unauthorized access attempts.

Preventive Measures

  • •Use strong, unique passwords for every service.
  • •Enable two-factor authentication wherever possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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