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Apollo

Critical

Apollo exposed 126 million unique records in an unsecured database, including email addresses and professional information.

Records exposed
125,929,660 records
Breach date
Breach Jul 23, 2018
Last update
Updated Oct 23, 2018
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesEmployersGeographic locationsJob titlesNamesPhone numbersSalutationsSocial media profiles

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

Apollo, a sales engagement platform, experienced a substantial data breach in July 2018 due to an unsecured database exposed on the internet. The platform utilized this data for sales and engagement purposes on its revenue acceleration platform. Security researcher Vinny Troia discovered the database containing billions of data points, and a subset with 126 million distinct email addresses was shared with HIBP. Personal and professional details such as names, email addresses, job titles, employer names, phone numbers, geographic locations, social media profiles, and salutations were exposed. However, Apollo stated that sensitive information like passwords, Social Security numbers, or financial data was not affected.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Affected individuals might experience targeted phishing or unsolicited contact attempts.
Business Impact
Apollo faced reputational damage and operational disruptions in notifying stakeholders and enhancing security.
Affected Sectors
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Corporate Services
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Monitor email accounts for suspicious activity.
  • •Be cautious of phishing attempts targeting professional data.
  • •Review privacy settings for social media platforms.

Preventive Measures

  • •Implement robust access control for sensitive databases.
  • •Conduct regular security audits to identify exposures.
  • •Educate teams on data handling and response protocols.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.

Avoid clicking links in unsolicited emails and review professional profile privacy settings.