Sonicbids
MediumSonicbids faced a breach in Dec 2019, exposing 751,700 user records, including hashed passwords.
- Records exposed
- 751,700 records
- Breach date
- Breach Dec 30, 2019
- Last update
- Updated Aug 18, 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 2019, the online platform Sonicbids, used primarily for booking and connecting artists with event organizers, experienced a data breach. This incident stemmed from a vulnerability in their third-party cloud hosting services, resulting in unauthorized access to user data. Approximately 751,700 records were compromised, including names, usernames, email addresses, and passwords stored using the PBKDF2 hashing algorithm.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users faced potential exposure of personal data, increasing the risk of phishing or credential stuffing.
- Business Impact
- Reputational damage and potential loss of trust among users and partners.
- Affected Sectors
- Entertainment
- Cloud Hosting
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Immediately change the password associated with the affected Sonicbids account.
- •Enable multi-factor authentication if supported.
- •Be vigilant against phishing attempts.
Preventive Measures
- •Regular audits of third-party service providers.
- •Implementation of robust intrusion detection systems.
- •Educate users on creating and managing strong passwords.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.