Scribd confirms data breach exposing user email and partial payment info
Original title: Tell HN: Scribd Breached
No evidence of data misuse but users must watch for phishing pretending to be Scribd.
Scribd Inc experienced a security incident allowing unauthorized access to certain user data in one system. The affected data includes email addresses, last four digits of credit cards, credit card issuers, expiry dates and payment history. No evidence of misuse was found. The notification was sent via Epiq and warns users to stay vigilant for phishing attempts.
Unconfirmed: No evidence of misuse as stated in the notification
- Data accessed includes email, partial credit card info and payment history
- No evidence of misuse reported
- Users advised to monitor for phishing
- Scribd Inc is parent company of Slideshare, Everand and Fable
- Notification sent on behalf of Scribd by Epiq
Impact: Exposure of user email address and partial credit card details
| Product | Affected |
|---|---|
| Scribd platform | — |
- 1.Monitor for phishing attempts
- 2.Do not provide credentials via email or text
- 3.Review payment accounts
- Products
- SlideshareEverandFable
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