KnownCircle
HighKnownCircle saw a breach in April 2016, exposing personal and marketing-related data of nearly 2 million users.
- Records exposed
- 1,957,600 records
- Breach date
- Breach Apr 12, 2016
- Last update
- Updated Nov 17, 2018
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 April 2016, KnownCircle, a service dedicated to marketing automation primarily catering to professionals in the real estate and insurance industries, experienced a substantial data breach. An unauthorized party accessed and exposed nearly 2 million records in JSON format, containing sensitive personal information including email addresses, physical addresses, and names. The breach also included bcrypt-hashed passwords of KnownCircle staff. The compromised data seemingly emphasized marketing-related content such as email communications and tracking of gift cards.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Sensitive personal and professional information, including passwords, was exposed, creating potential risks of phishing and identity theft.
- Business Impact
- Loss of client data diminished KnownCircle's reputation, possibly contributing to its eventual closure.
- Affected Sectors
- Real Estate
- Insurance
- Geographic Impact
- Worldwide
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Check for unusual activities on associated email and professional accounts.
- •Change passwords for any shared credentials in use.
- •Be cautious of phishing attempts leveraging exposed data.
Preventive Measures
- •Utilize unique and strong passwords managed through reliable password managers.
- •Implement robust access control mechanisms with monitoring.
- •Use encryption protocols to secure sensitive data in transit and at rest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.