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Adecco
HighOver 4.2M customer records from Adecco exposed and sold online in March 2021.
- Records exposed
- 4,284,538 records
- Breach date
- Breach Jan 3, 2021
- Last update
- Updated May 31, 2022
What data was exposed?
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Email addressesGendersGeographic locationsMarital statusesNamesPasswordsPhone numbers
Why does this breach matter?
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
The Adecco data breach involved the exposure of over 4.2 million customer records, including sensitive information such as names, email addresses, hashed passwords, and demographic details. The data was circulated via unauthorized channels and subsequently listed for sale on a hacking forum.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users experienced unauthorized access to personal and potentially exploitable sensitive data.
- Business Impact
- The organization faced reputation impact and probable financial and legal responses.
- Affected Sectors
- Recruitment
- Geographic Impact
- South America
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change passwords for all Adecco accounts.
- •Enable multi-factor authentication.
- •Monitor accounts for unusual activity.
Preventive Measures
- •Regularly update and secure account passwords.
- •Use unique passwords for each service.
- •Monitor for breach notifications and act promptly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
Immediately change related passwords and monitor for unauthorized account access.