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PoliceOne
MediumPoliceOne's 2014 data breach exposed over 700,000 user accounts, including emails and passwords.
709,926 recordsBreach Jul 1, 2014Updated Nov 15, 2017
Exposed data classes
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Email addressesIP addressesPasswordsUsernames
Detailed Analysis
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.