Breach registry
PDL Data Breach
Data Enrichment Exposure From PDL Customer
What was exposed, when it happened, and which databases confirm it.
- accounts
- 622,161,052
- Breached
- October 16, 2019
- Last Update
- November 22, 2019
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What happened
In October 2019, security researchers Vinny Troia and Bob Diachenko identified an unprotected Elasticsearch server holding 1.2 billion records of personal data. The exposed data included an index indicating it was sourced from data enrichment company People Data Labs (PDL) and contained 622 million unique email addresses. The server was not owned by PDL and it's believed a customer failed to properly secure the database. Exposed information included email addresses, phone numbers, social media profiles and job history data.
Compromised Info
- Email addresses
- Employers
- Geographic locations
- Job titles
- Names
- Phone numbers
- 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
- HIBP
FAQ
What was leaked in the PDL breach?
The PDL breach exposed: Email addresses, Employers, Geographic locations, Job titles, Names, Phone numbers, and Social media profiles.
When did the PDL breach happen?
The PDL breach was disclosed on October 16, 2019 and affected 622,161,052 records.
Am I affected by the PDL breach?
Search your email, phone or username at checkleaked.cc to find out whether your data appears in the PDL leak.