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Unprotected MongoDB instances exposed over 66M LinkedIn-scraped records in 2018.

Records exposed
66,147,869 records
Breach date
Breach Oct 5, 2018
Last update
Updated Dec 6, 2018

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesEmployersGeographic locationsJob titlesNamesSocial media profiles

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In October and November 2018, a security researcher discovered unsecured MongoDB databases managed by a data aggregation service. These instances contained over 66 million records seemingly scraped from LinkedIn. The compromised information included names, email addresses, job titles, and LinkedIn profile URLs.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Exposed personal and professional data could lead to phishing threats and identity misuse.
Business Impact
The incident undermines trust in the data aggregator industry and highlights risks of improper data management.
Affected Sectors
  • Social Media
  • Data Aggregation
  • Professional Networking
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change associated LinkedIn passwords and monitor for unauthorized access.
  • •Be cautious of phishing attempts citing professional details.

Preventive Measures

  • •Use educational awareness programs to identify phishing tactics.
  • •Implement tighter data aggregation and repository securities.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Names, email addresses (personal and professional), job titles, and LinkedIn profile links were exposed.