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SC Daily Phone Spam List

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"The SC Daily Phone spam list compromised nearly 33M users' personal details in 2015."

Records exposed
32,939,105 records
Breach date
Breach Apr 14, 2015
Last update
Updated Nov 24, 2016

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Dates of birthEmail addressesGendersIP addressesNamesPhysical addresses

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In April 2015, the 'SC Daily Phone' spam list surfaced containing nearly 33 million identities. The exposed data included personal details such as names, physical and email addresses, genders, dates of birth, and IP addresses. Spam lists like this are often compiled from various sources and utilized for unsolicited messaging campaigns.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Users face risks of spam increased and potential phishing attacks.
Business Impact
Reputation and trust issues for businesses using the compromised data.
Affected Sectors
  • Consumer Services
  • Digital Marketing
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • Use spam filters to manage unsolicited emails and messages.
  • Monitor security of their online accounts.

Preventive Measures

  • Regular data security audits.
  • User awareness for identifying spam messages.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

It's a database of user details that was publicized, used for spam campaigns.