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Jobandtalent
HighThe 2018 Jobandtalent breach exposed 11 million user records, including hashed passwords.
10,981,207 recordsBreach Feb 1, 2018Updated Jan 17, 2021
Exposed data classes
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Email addressesIP addressesNamesPasswords
Detailed Analysis
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In February 2018, the Jobandtalent platform experienced a data breach that exposed the information of approximately 11 million users. Compromised data included names, email addresses, IP addresses, and salted SHA-1 hashed passwords. The breach became publicly known when data was sold online a year later.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Compromised credentials and personal details could result in phishing attacks or account takeovers if passwords are reused across services.
- Business Impact
- This breach could damage Jobandtalent's reputation, affect user trust, and lead to potential regulatory scrutiny.
- Affected Sectors
- Professional Services
- Recruitment Platforms
- Geographic Impact
- International
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change your password on the affected platform and other services where you might use the same password.
- •Monitor account activity and report any suspicious logins or transactions.
Preventive Measures
- •Use unique, strong passwords for every service.
- •Enable two-factor authentication where available.
- •Monitor your accounts for breaches using security alert services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
Names, email addresses, IP addresses, and salted hashed passwords of 11 million users were exposed.