What was exposed, when it happened, and which databases confirm it.
- accounts
- 7,974,778
- Breached
- March 22, 2017
- Last Update
- December 24, 2019
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What happened
In March 2017, a file containing 8M rows of data allegedly sourced from data aggregator Factual was compiled and later exchanged on the premise it was a "breach". The data contained 2.5M unique email addresses alongside business names, addresses and phone numbers. After consultation with Factual, they advised the data was "publicly available information about businesses and other points of interest that Factual makes available on its website and to customers".
Compromised Info
- Email addresses
- Employers
- Phone numbers
- Physical addresses
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 Factual breach?
The Factual breach exposed: Email addresses, Employers, Phone numbers, and Physical addresses.
When did the Factual breach happen?
The Factual breach was disclosed on March 22, 2017 and affected 7,974,778 records.
Am I affected by the Factual breach?
Search your email, phone or username at checkleaked.cc to find out whether your data appears in the Factual leak.