Cafepress
cafepress.com
About This Breach
The custom merchandise retailer, CafePress, faced a significant data breach in February 2019. This incident led to the exposure of 23 million unique email addresses. Some of the compromised records also included details such as names, physical addresses, phone numbers, and passwords, which were encrypted as SHA-1 hashes.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | No reference available |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Cafepress data breach happen?
Cafepress was breached in Feb 2019. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Cafepress breach?
23,212,395 records were exposed, making it the #75 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Cafepress breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Passwords.
What should I do if I was affected by the Cafepress breach?
Change your password on the affected service (and anywhere you reused it), turn on two-factor authentication, and set up free breach alerts on XposedOrNot so you know the moment your email appears in a new breach.
What Should You Do?
Change Your Passwords
Update your password immediately, using 12+ characters with numbers and symbols.
Enable Two-Factor Authentication
Add 2FA on all supported accounts using an authenticator app like Google Authenticator or Authy.
Monitor Your Accounts
Set up login alerts and review account activity regularly for suspicious access.
Use a Password Manager
Never reuse passwords: use a password manager to generate unique ones for each account.