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Intelimost

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Exposed 3M+ email records used in a phishing spam operation.

Records exposed
3,073,409 records
Breach date
Breach Mar 10, 2019
Last update
Updated Apr 2, 2019
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesPasswords

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

The 'Intelimost' breach, reported in March 2019, involved an exposed Elasticsearch database containing over 3 million unique email addresses and plaintext passwords. This information was used by a spam operation to send phishing emails that appeared to come from familiar contacts. The sensitive nature of the leaked credentials underscores the critical importance of robust data security practices.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
End users faced potential for phishing attacks and unauthorized access to their email accounts.
Business Impact
The entity behind the platform suffered reputational damage and potential legal consequences.
Affected Sectors
  • Email Services
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change passwords on any online account associated with the email address.
  • •Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on all email accounts when possible.

Preventive Measures

  • •Use unique, strong passwords for each account.
  • •Regularly update your passwords and avoid reusing them across platforms.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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