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ClearVoice Surveys

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ClearVoice Surveys experienced a breach in 2015, exposing 15M records containing sensitive user information.

Records exposed
15,074,786 records
Breach date
Breach Aug 23, 2015
Last update
Updated Apr 23, 2021
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Dates of birthEmail addressesGendersIP addressesNamesPasswordsPhone numbersPhysical addresses

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In August 2015, ClearVoice Surveys, a market research company, experienced a security incident where a backup database containing sensitive user information was improperly accessed and later distributed on an online forum in April 2021. The disclosed dataset included details such as names, addresses, dates of birth, genders, email addresses, IP addresses, passwords, and phone numbers.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Users may face risks such as identity theft, phishing attacks, and account compromise.
Business Impact
The breach could damage reputation, lead to regulatory scrutiny, and incur costs related to notifying affected individuals and enhancing security.
Affected Sectors
  • Market Research
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change passwords for accounts sharing the same credentials.
  • •Monitor accounts for unauthorized activities.
  • •Enable multi-factor authentication if available.

Preventive Measures

  • •Avoid using duplicate passwords across platforms.
  • •Regularly update and secure IT infrastructure.
  • •Conduct vulnerability assessments to secure databases.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The breach exposed data including names, email addresses, addresses, dates of birth, genders, passwords, and phone numbers.