StockX
HighStockX faced a data breach exposing profiles of 6.8M users, raising concerns over unsecured passwords (MD5-hashed).
- Records exposed
- 6,840,339 records
- Breach date
- Breach Jul 26, 2019
- Last update
- Updated Aug 11, 2019
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 2019, StockX, an online fashion and sneaker resale platform, experienced a data breach. Unauthorized parties accessed and subsequently distributed information including email addresses, names, usernames, physical addresses, purchase histories, and passwords stored as salted MD5 hashes of approximately 6.8 million accounts. Details of the breach became publicly known through a public reporting effort, emphasizing the need for increased data security measures.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Affected users risk having their data exploited for phishing or unauthorized access attempts.
- Business Impact
- StockX faced reputational damage and operational tasks to address security gaps and user confidence.
- Affected Sectors
- E-commerce
- Fashion
- Resale
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Immediately update password for StockX and any other services sharing the same login credentials.
- •Monitor email for phishing or suspicious activity.
Preventive Measures
- •Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) where possible.
- •Utilize a password manager to generate and store unique and strong passwords for each service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.