What was exposed, when it happened, and which databases confirm it.
- accounts
- 20,580,060
- Breached
- December 5, 2017
- Last Update
- December 8, 2017
Were you caught in this breach?
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What happened
In December 2017, the virtual keyboard application ai.type was found to have left a huge amount of data publicly facing in an unsecured MongoDB instance. Discovered by researchers at The Kromtech Security Center, the 577GB data set included extensive personal information including over 20 million unique email addresses, social media profiles and address book contacts. The email addresses alone were provided to HIBP to enable impacted users to assess their exposure.
Compromised Info
- Address book contacts
- Apps installed on devices
- Cellular network names
- Dates of birth
- Device information
- Email addresses
- Genders
- Geographic locations
- IMEI numbers
- IMSI numbers
- IP addresses
- Names
- Phone numbers
- Profile photos
- Social media profiles
Attestation
Four independent databases catalog this breach and they do not always agree. Each lane below is one source’s own count.
Sources & Link Methods
- Dehashed— linked via domain matching
- HIBP
FAQ
What was leaked in the AIType breach?
The AIType breach exposed: Address book contacts, Apps installed on devices, Cellular network names, Dates of birth, Device information, Email addresses, Genders, Geographic locations, IMEI numbers, IMSI numbers, IP addresses, Names, Phone numbers, Profile photos, and Social media profiles.
When did the AIType breach happen?
The AIType breach was disclosed on December 5, 2017 and affected 20,580,060 records.
Am I affected by the AIType breach?
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