Bulgarian National Revenue Agency
MediumA 2019 breach of Bulgaria's tax agency leaked extensive data of nearly all Bulgarian adults.
- Records exposed
- 471,167 records
- Breach date
- Breach Jul 15, 2019
- Last update
- Updated Jul 18, 2019
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 July 2019, the Bulgarian National Revenue Agency (NRA) suffered a substantial security breach that exposed the personal information of approximately 5 million individuals. The data was allegedly extracted in June and widely distributed online. The compromised information included tax-related records, personal identifiers such as names, physical addresses, and phone numbers, alongside approximately 471,000 unique email addresses. Reports suggest that this incident affected nearly the entire adult population of Bulgaria, highlighting a significant impact on privacy and data security.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Potential identity theft risks and privacy concerns.
- Business Impact
- Reputational damage and trust loss for the agency.
- Affected Sectors
- Government
- Geographic Impact
- Bulgaria
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Verify the security of your accounts and systems.
- •Be vigilant for phishing or identity-related fraud attempts.
Preventive Measures
- •Support strengthened data encryption and access controls.
- •Regularly conduct security audits and vulnerability checks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.