V-Tight Gel
HighIn 2016, a breach at V-Tight Gel allegedly exposed over 2 million user records, affecting associated wellness-related domains.
- Records exposed
- 2,013,164 records
- Breach date
- Breach Feb 13, 2016
- Last update
- Updated Nov 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.
The data breach reported in February 2016, allegedly involving V-Tight Gel, resulted in the exposure of over 2 million personal user records, including identifiers such as email addresses, names, phone numbers, and physical addresses. Analysis has shown the data set included information from adjacent domains associated with the wellness sector, suggesting extended impact across related entities.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Exposed personal and contact information can lead to targeted phishing or identity theft risks.
- Business Impact
- Reputational damage for V-Tight Gel and related businesses, potential legal and compliance repercussions.
- Affected Sectors
- Wellness
- Healthcare
- Retail
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Use strong, unique passwords for online accounts.
- •Enable multi-factor authentication.
- •Be vigilant for targeted phishing attacks.
Preventive Measures
- •Invest in robust database monitoring and incident response systems.
- •Educate employees on secure data handling practices.
- •Conduct regular vulnerability assessments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.