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Pixlr

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Pixlr breach exposed 1.9M user data, including hashed passwords, emails, and personal info.

Records exposed
1,906,808 records
Breach date
Breach Oct 7, 2020
Last update
Updated Feb 1, 2021
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesGeographic locationsNamesPasswordsSocial media profiles

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

The Pixlr online photo editing platform experienced a data breach in October 2020, leading to 1,906,808 customer records being exposed. The breach exposed information including users' email addresses, names, geographic locations, social media profiles, and hashed passwords using the SHA-512 algorithm. This information was added to HaveIBeenPwned via dehashed.com.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Users' email addresses and personal identifiable information were exposed.
Business Impact
The incident likely led to reputational challenges and potential legal scrutiny for Pixlr.
Affected Sectors
  • Digital Tools and Applications
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change your Pixlr account password immediately.
  • •Check other accounts using the same or similar password and secure them.
  • •Monitor email accounts for unauthorized access.

Preventive Measures

  • •Use a unique, complex password for each online service.
  • •Employ a password manager to securely store credentials.
  • •Enable two-factor authentication for additional protection.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The breach included email addresses, names, hashed passwords, geographic locations, and social media profiles.