Retina-X
MediumRetina-X experienced a data breach exposing 71,153 records, including email addresses and hashed passwords.
- Records exposed
- 71,153 records
- Breach date
- Breach Feb 23, 2017
- Last update
- Updated Jul 11, 2024
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 February 2017, Retina-X, a developer of monitoring software for mobile devices, suffered a data breach. Attackers compromised their servers, exfiltrating customer information—including 71,153 email addresses and hashed passwords—before erasing the data from the servers. This incident, highlighting risks associated with the use of monitoring software, was disclosed by the company in April 2017.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- The breach exposed customer email addresses and password hashes, raising risks for credential compromise.
- Business Impact
- The breach damaged Retina-X's reputation and highlighted security vulnerabilities in its services.
- Affected Sectors
- Technology
- Mobile applications
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Update any accounts using similar credentials.
- •Reset the compromised password thoroughly.
Preventive Measures
- •Use unique passwords for each account.
- •Enable two-factor authentication where possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.