Nitro
HighA 2020 data breach at Nitro PDF affected 70M+ users, revealing email addresses, names, bcrypt-hashed passwords, and document titles.
Exposed data classes
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Detailed Analysis
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.