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Zoosk (2020)
HighThe 2020 Zoosk breach exposed 24M records, including sensitive personal details.
23,927,853 recordsBreach Jan 12, 2020Updated Aug 7, 2020
Exposed data classes
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Dates of birthDrinking habitsEducation levelsEmail addressesEthnicitiesFamily structureGendersGeographic locationsIncome levelsNamesNicknamesPhysical attributesPolitical viewsRelationship statusesReligionsSexual orientationsSmoking habits
Detailed Analysis
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In January 2020, the online dating platform Zoosk experienced a data breach resulting in the exposure of approximately 24 million user records. The compromised data included email addresses, names, demographic and personal information, highlighting the importance of securing personal data online.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users faced risks such as targeted phishing and social engineering attacks.
- Business Impact
- The breach tarnished Zoosk's reputation and required significant mitigation efforts.
- Affected Sectors
- Online Dating Services
- Consumer Technology
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change your passwords immediately if you reused them on Zoosk or elsewhere.
- •Monitor any unexpected communication attempting to exploit personal information.
Preventive Measures
- •Be cautious about sharing sensitive personal information online.
- •Utilize robust and unique passwords for each service and consider multi-factor authentication.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
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