124,618
Records Exposed
Aug 2021
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Oct 2024
Added to Database
About This Breach
In August 2021, the German vaporizer and e-cigarette shop VAPSTORE experienced a data breach that affected 253,000 users. The exposed data included email addresses, full names, physical addresses, phone numbers, and dates of birth. This incident underscores the critical need for robust cybersecurity practices, especially for e-commerce platforms handling sensitive personal information. Protecting user data with strong encryption methods and implementing comprehensive security measures are essential to safeguarding against unauthorized access and minimizing the risk of identity theft. Organizations must remain vigilant and proactive in securing customer data to maintain trust and compliance with data protection regulations.
Compromised Data Types
Country
Germany
Language
German
Password Storage
No Passwords
Category
General Business
Indexed On
Oct 9, 2024
Breach Type
Database
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