Public Business Data
HighPublic business data published on hacking forum in August 2021.
Exposed data classes
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Detailed Analysis
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In August 2021, a public repository of business data derived from open sources and allegedly facilitated via a client of Bureau van Dijk (“Orbis” product) was disclosed on a hacking forum. The dataset, encompassing approximately 28 million unique records, contained detailed corporate and individual information, including contact details, job titles, and birthdates. Notably, no unauthorized access to Bureau van Dijk's or Moody's systems occurred, and their direct clients were not impacted by this breach.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Individuals associated with corporate data experienced exposure of personal and business information.
- Business Impact
- The organization faced reputational scrutiny due to its connection with the exposed data.
- Affected Sectors
- Corporate Intelligence
- Data Aggregation
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Exercise caution regarding unsolicited communications.
- •Monitor impacted accounts for unusual activity.
- •Consider updating authentication methods.
Preventive Measures
- •Limit sharing of sensitive data on public platforms.
- •Engage in regular cybersecurity awareness training.
- •Implement stringent data-sharing agreements with third-party agencies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.