Hackers stole over 43 million accounts in 2012 breach

Synopsis

In June 2012, the company disclosed a data breach of their customers' information using several communication channels including social media, emailing customers directly as well as posting a statement to the company's website. Their statement explained that they had received an email informing them that a text file containing cryptographic strings for passwords (known as “hashes”) connected to them had been posted to a password cracking site.

In August 2016, the full extent of the hack was disclosed after it was confirmed that 43.5 million customers information had been breached.

Analyst

Courtenay Brammar

Experienced global enterprise risk and governance professional. Previously Vice President at Morgan Stanley, Deloitte Risk Advisory practitioner and PRMIA steering committee member in both London and New York.

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