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PoliceOne

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PoliceOne's 2014 data breach exposed over 700,000 user accounts, including emails and passwords.

Records exposed
709,926 records
Breach date
Breach Jul 1, 2014
Last update
Updated Nov 15, 2017
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesIP addressesPasswordsUsernames

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In February 2017, PoliceOne, an online platform for law enforcement professionals, confirmed a data breach originally occurring in July 2014. In this incident, a data file containing information on over 700,000 user accounts surfaced in a data broker's possession. The breach exposed email addresses, IP addresses, usernames, and salted MD5 hashed passwords.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Compromised credentials, potential for account misuse.
Business Impact
Reputational damage and necessity for incident response.
Affected Sectors
  • Law Enforcement
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Update passwords immediately on PoliceOne and any other services where the same password is used.
  • •Monitor accounts for unusual activity.
  • •Be cautious of phishing attempts.

Preventive Measures

  • •Use unique and strong passwords for each service.
  • •Enable multi-factor authentication wherever possible.
  • •Stay informed about cybersecurity best practices.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Email addresses, usernames, salted MD5 hashed passwords, and IP addresses.