Descomplica
descomplica.com.br
About This Breach
The Brazilian EdTech company Descomplica suffered a data breach in 2021, which was later posted on a well-known hacking forum. The breach led to the exposure of almost 4.8 million accounts, including email addresses, names, partial credit card data, purchase histories, and password hashes.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://olhardigital.com.br/en/2021/04/29/seguranca/dados-de-48-milhoes-de-usuarios-do-descomplica-sao-expostos-em-vazamento/ (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Descomplica data breach happen?
Descomplica was breached in Mar 2021. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Descomplica breach?
4,841,240 records were exposed, making it the #204 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Descomplica breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Passwords.
What should I do if I was affected by the Descomplica 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.
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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.