Wikkeo

In 2022 the Wikkeo marketplace experienced a significant data security incident that resulted in the exposure of customer information. The breach affected approximately 66000 users of the platform. Investigations revealed that the leaked data contained sensitive personal identifiers including contact details and physical locations. The incident highlights vulnerabilities often found in smaller niche ecommerce platforms where security measures may not be as robust as larger marketplaces. The data was discovered being circulated in public or semi-public circles allowing unauthorized access to private customer profiles.