Promo
promo.com
About This Breach
Promo.com is a popular Israeli video creation platform used by businesses and individuals to create marketing videos, social media content, and other visual media. In 2020, Promo.com suffered a data breach that resulted in the exposure of over 14 million user accounts.The stolen data included user email addresses, hashed passwords, and other personal information such as names and dates of birth.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://support.promo.com/en/articles/4276475-promo-data-breach-july-21-2020-faq (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Promo data breach happen?
Promo was breached in Jun 2020. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Promo breach?
14,610,177 records were exposed, making it the #109 largest of the 794 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Promo breach?
The exposed data includes: Names, Email addresses, Genders, IP addresses, Usernames, Passwords, Geographic locations.
What should I do if I was affected by the Promo breach?
Change your password on Promo and anywhere you reused it, and make the new one long and unique. 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
Passwords were stored with weak protection and are likely cracked. Change it now on Promo and anywhere you reused it. Make the new one long and unique.
Enable Two-Factor Authentication
Add 2FA on all supported accounts using an authenticator app like Google Authenticator or Authy.
Review Device Security
Update your devices and browsers, and check for unauthorized logins.
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.