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Wanelo

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In December 2018 Wanelo suffered a breach, exposing emails, hashed passwords, names, and more.

Records exposed
23,165,793 records
Breach date
Breach Dec 13, 2018
Last update
Updated Oct 1, 2019
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesIP addressesNamesPasswordsPhysical addresses

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

Wanelo experienced a security incident in December 2018, compromising data including user emails, hashed passwords, names, and shipping addresses. This breach resulted in certain user data being listed for sale on dark web platforms.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Users' personal and credential information was exposed, necessitating heightened vigilance against fraud.
Business Impact
Loss of trust, potential financial repercussions, and reputational damage for Wanelo.
Affected Sectors
  • E-commerce
  • Internet Services
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change passwords immediately, using unique, strong combinations.
  • •Monitor accounts for unusual activities.
  • •Enable MFA for all online accounts.
  • •Consider identity theft protection services.

Preventive Measures

  • •Use unique, strong passwords for every account.
  • •Enable multi-factor authentication.
  • •Be cautious with information shared online.
  • •Periodically review account privacy settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.

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Attribution

Additional attribution provided with the breach record.

JimScott.Sec@protonmail.com