Promo
HighPromo suffered a breach of 15 million records in June 2020, exposing sensitive user data.
- Records exposed
- 14,610,585 records
- Breach date
- Breach Jun 22, 2020
- Last update
- Updated Jul 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 June 2020, Promo, a service specializing in marketing video creation, experienced a significant data breach involving the exposure of approximately 15 million unique records. The compromised data included email addresses, genders, names, salted SHA-256 password hashes, and IP addresses, which was disseminated widely on a hacking forum. This information was later indexed by HIBP with assistance from Dehashed.com.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Potential compromise of user credentials and exposure of personal information.
- Business Impact
- Significant reputational damage and potential legal implications for not safeguarding user data adequately.
- Affected Sectors
- Digital Marketing
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Update passwords associated with your Promo account and any accounts using the same credentials.
- •Enable two-factor authentication where available.
- •Monitor accounts for any unauthorized access.
Preventive Measures
- •Use strong, unique passwords for each site.
- •Regularly update credentials and enable multi-factor authentication.
- •Utilize cybersecurity tools to monitor personal data exposure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.