Promo

promo.com

14,610,177
Exposed Records
Jun 2020
Breach Date
6 years ago
Easy to Crack
Password Risk
Information Technology industry
Information Technology
Industry
Added to XposedOrNot on November 8, 2023 · #104 of 763 breaches by records exposed

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

Names
Email addresses
Genders
IP addresses
Usernames
Passwords
Geographic locations

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 #104 largest of the 763 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 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

Review Device Security

Update your devices and browsers, and check for unauthorized logins.

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.