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The WiziShop breach exposed sensitive user data, including email addresses and hashed passwords, in July 2020.

Records exposed
2,856,769 records
Breach date
Breach Jul 14, 2020
Last update
Updated Nov 25, 2021
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Dates of birthEmail addressesIP addressesNamesPasswordsPhone numbersPhysical addresses

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In July 2020, the French e-commerce platform WiziShop experienced a data breach that compromised 18GB of data, including sensitive personal information and SHA-1 hashed passwords of users. This incident resulted in exposure of nearly three million email addresses along with other user details.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Users faced risks of identity theft, phishing, and credential compromise.
Business Impact
The organization faced reputational damage, potential regulatory scrutiny, and customer trust loss.
Affected Sectors
  • E-commerce
  • Retail
Geographic Impact
  • Primarily France
  • Potentially International

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change passwords on WiziShop and other platforms where identical credentials are used.
  • •Monitor financial statements and online accounts for unusual activities.
  • •Be cautious of phishing attempts targeting exposed email addresses.

Preventive Measures

  • •Create unique, complex passwords for different online services.
  • •Enable two-factor authentication wherever possible.
  • •Regularly update and review personal data stored on online platforms.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

This breach involved personal details, passwords (SHA-1 hashed), and contact information of WiziShop users.

Attribution

Additional attribution provided with the breach record.

pom@pompur.in