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Zacks (2024)

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The 2024 Zacks breach exposed 12 million records, including sensitive personal information, following a prior incident in 2023.

Records exposed
11,994,223 records
Breach date
Breach Jun 22, 2024
Last update
Updated Feb 12, 2025
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesIP addressesNamesPasswordsPhone numbersPhysical addressesUsernames

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In June 2024, Zacks, an investment research company, experienced a data breach where nearly 12 million records containing sensitive information were leaked to an online forum. This dataset included email and physical addresses, names, usernames, phone numbers, and unsalted SHA-256 hashed passwords, combining previous breach data from 2023 and additional records.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Exposed data increases risk of identity theft and targeted phishing attacks for affected users.
Business Impact
Loss of customer trust, regulatory scrutiny, and potential financial penalties due to compromised data.
Affected Sectors
  • Finance
  • Investment
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Users should change passwords on Zacks and other accounts using similar credentials.
  • •Monitor accounts for suspicious activity and enable two-factor authentication wherever possible.

Preventive Measures

  • •Use unique randomized passwords for every account and store them securely in a password manager.
  • •Regularly monitor accounts and credit reports for signs of unauthorized access or fraud.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Sensitive information such as email addresses, physical addresses, names, usernames, phone numbers, and unsalted SHA-256 password hashes were leaked.