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Peatix

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In 2019, Peatix's data breach compromised identifying details of 4.2 million users.

Records exposed
4,227,907 records
Breach date
Breach Jan 20, 2019
Last update
Updated Dec 6, 2020
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.

In January 2019, the online event organizing platform Peatix experienced a data breach, which led to the exposure of personally identifiable information (PII) for approximately 4.2 million users. Among the compromised data were email addresses, names, and salted password hashes. This incident highlights vulnerabilities in securing sensitive user data from unauthorized access.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Users affected faced risks of targeted phishing, credential exploitation, and social engineering attacks.
Business Impact
Reputation damage, user trust reduction, and potential regulatory scrutiny.
Affected Sectors
  • Event Management
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Ensure all passwords related to this platform are updated and secure.
  • •Monitor emails for phishing attempts.
  • •Consider enabling two-factor authentication for accounts.

Preventive Measures

  • •Use robust password management practices.
  • •Implement comprehensive user access controls.
  • •Regularly audit system security measures to prevent breaches.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Change your passwords promptly and watch for suspicious account or email activity.