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BigMoneyJobs
MediumThe 2014 BigMoneyJobs breach exposed sensitive user data via an SQL injection attack.
36,789 recordsBreach Apr 3, 2014Updated Apr 8, 2014
Exposed data classes
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Career levelsEducation levelsEmail addressesNamesPasswordsPhone numbersPhysical addressesSalutationsUser website URLsWebsite activity
Detailed Analysis
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In April 2014, the job site BigMoneyJobs experienced a security breach resulting from a SQL injection vulnerability. This attack, attributed to a threat actor identified as "ProbablyOnion," exposed sensitive data of over 36,000 users, including plaintext passwords, email addresses, and personal information.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Exposed information such as email addresses and plaintext passwords poses identity theft and account compromise risks.
- Business Impact
- This incident demonstrates the necessity of secure database management and vulnerability testing for similar entities.
- Affected Sectors
- Job search platforms
- Employment services
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Verify if your data was exposed using breach notification services.
- •Change any accounts using the same credentials as those exposed in the breach.
- •Be vigilant for phishing attempts.
Preventive Measures
- •Utilize a password manager to generate and manage unique passwords.
- •Enable two-factor authentication for accounts when available.
- •Regularly review and update personal cybersecurity practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
SQL injection allowed unauthorized access to site data, exposing personal user information.