piZap
HighIn December 2017, piZap suffered a data breach exposing 41.8 million user records, including sensitive information.
- Records exposed
- 41,817,893 records
- Breach date
- Breach Dec 7, 2017
- Last update
- Updated Jul 16, 2019
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.
In December 2017, piZap, an online photo editing platform, was subjected to a significant data breach. This incident involved the exposure of approximately 41.8 million records containing sensitive user information, including email addresses, names, genders, geographic locations, passwords in SHA-1 hashed format, social media profiles, usernames, and website activity. This dataset was later identified for sale in early 2019 on dark web markets.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users of the platform faced risks of unauthorized account access and identity exploitation.
- Business Impact
- Reputation damage and potential regulatory consequences for the organization.
- Affected Sectors
- Technology
- Social Media
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Reset your piZap account credentials.
- •Monitor for suspicious activity on your linked social media accounts.
- •Enable two-factor authentication where possible.
Preventive Measures
- •Utilize strong and unique passwords.
- •Refrain from reusing passwords across platforms.
- •Regularly audit account activities for irregularities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
Attribution
Additional attribution provided with the breach record.
JimScott.Sec@protonmail.com