Data Breach
eBay Data Breach
145.0M records exposed • February 2014
Hackers tricked some eBay employees into giving up their passwords, then used those to sneak into eBay's systems and steal information on 145 million users.
What Happened
Attackers compromised credentials of a small number of employees to access eBay's corporate network. They then accessed a database containing 145 million customer records.
Attack method: Compromised employee credentials
What Data Was Exposed
Names, Email addresses, Encrypted passwords, Addresses, Phone numbers, Dates of birth
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What to Do If You're Affected
- 1.
Change your eBay password
- 2.
Update passwords on connected PayPal accounts
- 3.
Monitor for phishing emails pretending to be eBay
Lessons for Businesses
- • Employee credential security is paramount
- • Network segmentation could limit breach impact
- • Multi-factor authentication for employees is essential
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