Master Deeds
HighExposure of over 2.2 million records from a public server detailing South African residents’ sensitive data.
- Records exposed
- 2,257,930 records
- Breach date
- Breach Mar 14, 2017
- Last update
- Updated Oct 18, 2017
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 March 2017, a data breach known as 'Master Deeds' exposed detailed personal information of millions of South African residents. The data, later analyzed, primarily originated from a publicly accessible server, allegedly associated with Dracore Data Sciences. The breach comprised crucial personal records, including government-issued IDs, contact details, and demographic information. Notably, this information included data of deceased individuals as well. Such extensive exposure underscores the critical importance of securing data repositories and strictly monitoring unauthorized access to sensitive information.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Exposure of sensitive personal identification data potentially leading to identity mismanagement risks.
- Business Impact
- The organization likely faces reputational loss and scrutiny for inadequate data security measures.
- Affected Sectors
- Data Brokerage
- Public Sector
- Geographic Impact
- South Africa
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Monitor financial accounts and report unauthorized activity.
- •Place a security freeze on credit profiles to prevent misuse.
- •Change passwords associated with exposed email addresses.
Preventive Measures
- •Ensure robust security measures for publicly accessible servers.
- •Implement regular audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- •Educate organizations about risks associated with exposed data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.