CouchSurfing
Founded Year
2004Stage
Series B | AliveTotal Raised
$22.6MLast Raised
$15M | 11 yrs agoAbout CouchSurfing
CouchSurfing is a social travel network. It connects people with a global community of travelers and adventure seekers. CouchSurfing allows users to find or share a home with local travelers. CouchSurfing also offers a range of activities such as bicycle tours, museum visits and more. It was founded in 2004 and is based in San Francisco, California.
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Latest CouchSurfing News
Jul 23, 2020
The service has reportedly hired a security firm after 17 million user records were found on a public hacking forum. CouchSurfing, a company that helps travelers find free places to stay, is looking into a data breach following the discovery of 17 million user records for sale on hacking forums and private Telegram channels, ZDNet reports. An anonymous data broker found that the data has a price tag of $700 and has been advertised as stolen from CouchSurfing servers earlier in July. A sample of the data revealed user IDs, real names, email addresses, and account settings. Notably, it did not include users' passwords. The data was first shared in Telegram channels, then appeared in public hacking forums. Couchsurfing has reportedly hired an external cybersecurity firm and contacted law enforcement as part of its investigation. Read more details here . Register now for this year's fully virtual Black Hat USA, scheduled to take place August 1–6, and get more information about the event on the Black Hat website. Click for details on conference information and to register . Dark Reading's Quick Hits delivers a brief synopsis and summary of the significance of breaking news events. For more information from the original source of the news item, please follow the link provided in this article. View Full Bio
CouchSurfing Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was CouchSurfing founded?
CouchSurfing was founded in 2004.
Where is CouchSurfing's headquarters?
CouchSurfing's headquarters is located at 548 Market Street PMB 86600, San Francisco.
What is CouchSurfing's latest funding round?
CouchSurfing's latest funding round is Series B.
How much did CouchSurfing raise?
CouchSurfing raised a total of $22.6M.
Who are the investors of CouchSurfing?
Investors of CouchSurfing include Benchmark, Omidyar Network, Menlo Ventures, General Catalyst, Point Nine Capital and 5 more.
Who are CouchSurfing's competitors?
Competitors of CouchSurfing include Airbnb, Wimdu, HouseTrip, Onefinestay, HomeAway and 8 more.
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