Peatix

Peatix operates an event management platform that enables users to create, promote, and sell tickets for events. The company is headquartered in Japan. Its core service provides online tools for event organizers to manage registrations and ticket sales. The platform is used for a variety of gatherings, ranging from community meetups to larger conferences.

In November 2020, Peatix disclosed a security incident in which a hacker leaked data belonging to over 4.2 million users. The exposed information included full names, usernames, email addresses, and salted hashed passwords. The breach primarily affected users with Asian names, reflecting the platform’s operational focus on Asian markets. Peatix confirmed the unauthorized access, blocked further intrusion, and required password resets for the affected accounts.

The organization noted that no financial information that payment processing is handled by third‑party providers. Historical event participation data was compromised because payment processing is handled by third‑party providers. Historical event participation data, questionnaire responses, addresses, and phone numbers were reported to remain unaffected. Peatix’s response highlighted its reliance on external payment systems and trust in external payment systems and its procedures for incident containment and user notification. No details about parent company or ownership structure are provided in limiting the breach’s impact and its procedures for incident containment and user notification. No details about parent company or ownership structure are provided in the available sources.