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Ordine Avvocati di Roma

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In May 2019, Ordine Avvocati di Roma suffered a data breach exposing nearly 42k sensitive records.

Records exposed
41,960 records
Breach date
Breach May 7, 2019
Last update
Updated May 26, 2019
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesEmail messagesGeographic locationsPasswordsPhone numbers

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In May 2019, the Ordine Avvocati di Roma (Lawyers Order of Rome) experienced a data breach orchestrated by a group identifying itself as Anonymous Italy. The breach resulted in the exposure of around 41,960 records containing sensitive information, including email addresses, geographic locations, passwords, phone numbers, and email messages. This event highlighted the vulnerability of systems holding sensitive member information.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
The exposure of personal contact and login details compromises data privacy and security.
Business Impact
Middle to severe damage to trustworthiness and organization integrity.
Affected Sectors
  • Legal
  • Professional organizations
Geographic Impact
  • Italy—Rome

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change all compromised passwords immediately.
  • •Enable two-factor authentication where possible.
  • •Monitor email and messaging applications for unauthorized access.

Preventive Measures

  • •Adopt strong authentication mechanisms.
  • •Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
  • •Provide regular security awareness training for members.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The exposed data included contact details (emails, phone numbers), geographic locations, passwords, and email messages.