Soundwave
MediumIn 2015, Soundwave's database containing sensitive user information was exposed due to improper security configurations.
- Records exposed
- 130,705 records
- Breach date
- Breach Jul 16, 2015
- Last update
- Updated Mar 17, 2017
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 July 2015, Soundwave, a music tracking application, experienced a data breach due to production data being used in a test database and exposed in an unsecured MongoDB instance. The breach affected approximately 130,705 records containing email addresses, dates of birth, genders, geographic locations, names, passwords hashed with MD5 (unsalted), and details about social connections.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- User credentials, personal details, and social connection information may be compromised, posing a threat of unauthorized access and potential identity theft.
- Business Impact
- Soundwave faced reputational damage and potential legal compliance challenges due to exposed user data.
- Affected Sectors
- Technology
- Consumer Services
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Update account passwords and enable multi-factor authentication.
- •Monitor financial and online accounts for unauthorized activity.
- •Be cautious of phishing attempts leveraging exposed data.
Preventive Measures
- •Ensure database security configurations adhere to best practices.
- •Perform regular audits to prevent sensitive production data in testing environments.
- •Educate employees on data management protocols.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.