PetFlow
MediumPetFlow experienced a 2017 data breach, exposing nearly 1M user account details.
- Records exposed
- 990,919 records
- Breach date
- Breach Dec 9, 2017
- Last update
- Updated May 26, 2020
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 2017, PetFlow, an online service providing pet care products, experienced a data breach that resulted in the unauthorized exposure of approximately 990,919 user accounts. The compromised data included email addresses and passwords encrypted using the unsalted MD5 hash algorithm, subsequently appearing for sale in dark web marketplaces.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- User email addresses and encrypted passwords were exposed, increasing risks such as credential compromise and phishing attacks.
- Business Impact
- The breach likely impacted PetFlow's reputation, customer trust, and operational costs due to mitigation efforts.
- Affected Sectors
- E-Commerce
- Pet Care
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change the password for your PetFlow account if it has not been updated since December 2017.
- •Ensure you use unique passwords for different online services.
- •Be alert for phishing emails containing your full name or other known account details.
Preventive Measures
- •Implement strong, unique passwords for each online account.
- •Enable two-factor authentication whenever available.
- •Regularly monitor online accounts for unauthorized access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
Attribution
Additional attribution provided with the breach record.
nano@databases.pw