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Verifications.io
CriticalVerifications.io exposed 763 million records due to an unsecured database.
- Records exposed
- 763,117,241 records
- Breach date
- Breach Feb 25, 2019
- Last update
- Updated Mar 9, 2019
What data was exposed?
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Dates of birthEmail addressesEmployersGendersGeographic locationsIP addressesJob titlesNamesPhone numbersPhysical addresses
Why does this breach matter?
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
The data breach of over 763 million records at Verifications.io, discovered in February 2019, involved personal information stored in a misconfigured, publicly accessible MongoDB database. Details such as names, email addresses, physical addresses, and job titles were exposed.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Compromised personal data may lead to increased risks of phishing and identity theft.
- Business Impact
- Reputation damage and possible investigations due to negligence.
- Affected Sectors
- Information Technology
- Email Verification Services
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Be wary of unexpected communications or emails.
- •Consult identity theft prevention services if personal information is sensitive.
- •Review privacy settings and data exposure vulnerability for personal accounts.
Preventive Measures
- •Implement robust database access policies, including authentication.
- •Regularly audit systems for public exposure and misconfigurations.
- •Educate technical teams on risks associated with improper database deployment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
The breach included names, email addresses, physical addresses, job titles, genders, IP addresses, and similar data but excluded passwords.