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In 2016, the data of 33+ million individuals via NetProspex was exposed, highlighting security risks in third-party data handling.

Records exposed
33,698,126 records
Breach date
Breach Sep 1, 2016
Last update
Updated Mar 15, 2017
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesEmployersJob titlesNamesPhone numbersPhysical addresses

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

The NetProspex breach revealed a dataset containing extensive corporate and personal information obtained from Dun & Bradstreet’s service. Originating from a customer's mishandling of the data, it exposed sensitive details such as email addresses, job titles, and physical addresses of over 33 million individuals primarily in corporate America. Such information can be exploited for targeted phishing attacks or identity fraud.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Individuals could face targeted phishing, spam, or social engineering attacks.
Business Impact
Organizations may observe reputational damage and legal considerations.
Affected Sectors
  • Marketing
  • Corporate Information
Geographic Impact
  • United States

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Monitor accounts and communications for suspicious activities.
  • •Consider employing identity theft monitoring solutions.
  • •Exercise caution when responding to unsolicited communications.

Preventive Measures

  • •Organizations should enforce stricter data sharing and usage compliance.
  • •Utilize data usage audits on third-party partnerships.
  • •Regularly assess and enhance cybersecurity training for employees.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The breach involved names, job titles, employers, email addresses, phone numbers, and physical addresses.