Adapt
HighAdapt experienced a data breach in November 2018, exposing over 9.3 million records with personal and professional details.
- Records exposed
- 9,363,740 records
- Breach date
- Breach Nov 5, 2018
- Last update
- Updated Nov 22, 2018
What data was exposed?
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Why does this breach matter?
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In November 2018, a data breach involving the entity Adapt led to the exposure of over 9.3 million individual records. The compromised data included personal information such as names, email addresses, job titles, phone numbers, physical addresses, social media profiles, and additional employer details. The breach was identified by a security researcher who discovered an unsecured database belonging to Adapt, a provider specializing in contact information aggregation. Despite attempts to contact the organization regarding the issue, no responses were obtained.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Individuals may face phishing attacks, identity theft, and reputational concerns.
- Business Impact
- Adapt's reputation was affected due to exposure of sensitive data and inadequate security practices.
- Affected Sectors
- Professional Services
- Data Aggregation
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Monitor your accounts for unauthorized activity.
- •Change passwords linked to the compromised email.
- •Beware of unsolicited communications.
Preventive Measures
- •Ensure databases are secured with encryption and authentication.
- •Implement regular security audits.
- •Educate employees on data security best practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.