Peatix

peatix.com

4,223,639
Exposed Records
Jan 2019
Breach Date
7 years ago
Easy to Crack
Password Risk
Entertainment industry
Entertainment
Industry
Added to XposedOrNot on November 8, 2023 · #217 of 763 breaches by records exposed

About This Breach

Peatix, a ticketing platform, experienced a data breach in 2019, resulting in the exposure of personal information. The breach affected approximately 4.2 million users and involved compromised data such as usernames, email addresses, encrypted passwords, and additional profile information.

Data Exposed

Names
Email addresses
Passwords
Geographic locations

Breach Details

Breach Type Data Breach
Searchable Yes
Verified Yes
Sensitive Data No
Reference https://www.zdnet.com/article/hacker-leaks-the-user-data-of-event-management-app-peatix/ (opens in new tab)

Frequently Asked Questions

When did the Peatix data breach happen?

Peatix was breached in Jan 2019. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.

How many records were exposed in the Peatix breach?

4,223,639 records were exposed, making it the #217 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.

What data was exposed in the Peatix breach?

The exposed data includes: Names, Email addresses, Passwords, Geographic locations.

What should I do if I was affected by the Peatix 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?

Urgent

Change Your Passwords

Update your password immediately, using 12+ characters with numbers and symbols.

High Priority

Enable Two-Factor Authentication

Add 2FA on all supported accounts using an authenticator app like Google Authenticator or Authy.

Recommended

Monitor Your Accounts

Set up login alerts and review account activity regularly for suspicious access.

Best Practice

Use a Password Manager

Never reuse passwords: use a password manager to generate unique ones for each account.