Vultr
MediumA 2022 breach via ActiveCampaign exposed Vultr client data without system compromise.
- Records exposed
- 187,872 records
- Breach date
- Breach Jul 8, 2022
- Last update
- Updated Nov 20, 2025
What data was exposed?
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Why does this breach matter?
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In March 2023, the global cloud platform Vultr reported an incident involving the ActiveCampaign email marketing service provider that resulted in the exposure of certain data in July 2022. The breach affected over 187,800 records, primarily comprising email addresses, along with some geographic locations, IP addresses, and names. Vultr clarified that its own systems and additional customer data were not compromised.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users had personal information such as email addresses exposed, posing risks of phishing attacks.
- Business Impact
- Reputational impact on Vultr due to association with third-party data handling issues.
- Affected Sectors
- Cloud Computing
- Email Marketing
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Monitor for any suspicious activity in associated email accounts.
- •Be cautious of phishing attempts and suspicious links.
Preventive Measures
- •Use unique email aliases for sensitive accounts.
- •Regularly audit third-party service integrations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.