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Romwe

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Romwe's data breach in 2018 exposed diverse customer data, affecting nearly 20 million individuals.

Records exposed
19,531,820 records
Breach date
Breach Jun 1, 2018
Last update
Updated Jan 18, 2021
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Geographic locationsIP addressesNamesPasswordsPhone numbersPhysical addresses

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In mid-2018, Romwe, a Hong Kong-based online retailer, experienced a security breach that exposed data of nearly 20 million customers. Compromised information included names, phone numbers, email addresses, IP addresses, geographic locations, and passwords hashed using SHA-1 with salting. This data was later found for sale online.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Affected users must secure their accounts as personal and credential information was compromised.
Business Impact
Romwe faced reputational damage and increased scrutiny over cybersecurity policies.
Affected Sectors
  • E-commerce
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change account passwords on impacted platforms.
  • •Monitor accounts for suspicious activities.
  • •Consider enabling two-factor authentication.

Preventive Measures

  • •Avoid reusing passwords across sites.
  • •Use strong, unique passwords for each account.
  • •Review and limit personal data shared online.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Check if your account is impacted and change its password immediately.