Tamodo
MediumTamodo's February 2020 breach exposed 494,945 accounts on an online forum, revealing sensitive personal data.
Exposed data classes
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Detailed Analysis
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
On February 28, 2020, the affiliate marketing network Tamodo experienced a significant data breach. This incident resulted in the exposure of roughly 494,945 user records, including sensitive information such as names, email addresses, dates of birth, geographic locations, and bcrypt-hashed passwords. The breach became publicly known when the data was made available on an online hacking forum. Despite attempts to notify the company via their provided communication channels, Tamodo did not respond to these outreach efforts to address the breach.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users affected risk their personal data being exploited in identity theft or social engineering attacks.
- Business Impact
- Tamodo faced reputational harm and potential legal scrutiny for inadequate breach communication.
- Affected Sectors
- Affiliate Marketing
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Immediately update passwords associated with Tamodo and any reused passwords across other services.
- •Monitor email accounts for unusual activities and consider enabling Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
Preventive Measures
- •Use strong, unique passwords for different online services.
- •Regularly update contact information to facilitate timely breach notifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.