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Covve
HighCovve app data exposed via unsecured Elasticsearch server in 2020; affected 22+ million users.
22,802,117 recordsBreach Feb 20, 2020Updated May 19, 2020
Exposed data classes
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Email addressesJob titlesNamesPhone numbersPhysical addressesSocial media profiles
Detailed Analysis
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
The Covve data breach, reported in February 2020, exposed extensive personal information of 22,802,117 users due to an unsecured Elasticsearch server. The data, originating from the Covve contacts app, included email addresses, names, phone numbers, physical addresses, and social media profiles, illustrating risks of insufficient database security.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Compromised personal information poses risks of phishing, fraud, and identity theft.
- Business Impact
- Damaged reputation and user trust, increased scrutiny for data management practices.
- Affected Sectors
- Consumer Technology
- Mobile Applications
- Geographic Impact
- Worldwide
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Monitor bank accounts and communication for signs of fraud.
- •Consider using identity theft protection services.
- •Update credentials and use strong, unique passwords.
Preventive Measures
- •Limit data shared with service providers to essential information.
- •Apply layered security measures for database access.
- •Regularly audit security configurations and conduct vulnerability assessments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
The breach affected 22,802,117 Covve users, exposing email addresses, names, phone numbers, physical addresses, social media profiles, job titles, and interaction details.