Data Breach
Canva Data Breach
137.0M records exposed • May 2019
Hackers stole data from 137 million Canva users. But Canva did password security right - they used bcrypt, which makes passwords very hard to crack.
What Happened
Canva, the graphic design platform, suffered a breach affecting 137 million users. The company used bcrypt for password hashing, which limited the damage.
Attack method: Unknown
What Data Was Exposed
Email addresses, Usernames, Names, Cities, Bcrypt password hashes
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What to Do If You're Affected
- 1.
Change your Canva password
- 2.
Enable two-factor authentication
- 3.
Change passwords if reused elsewhere
Lessons for Businesses
- • Proper password hashing (bcrypt) limits breach damage
- • Quick disclosure helps users protect themselves
- • Even well-secured companies can be breached
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