What was exposed, when it happened, and which databases confirm it.
- accounts
- 30,741,620
- Breached
- October 7, 2015
- Last Update
- November 24, 2016
Were you caught in this breach?
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What happened
In mid to late 2015, a spam list known as the Special K Data Feed was discovered containing almost 31M identities. The data includes personal attributes such as names, physical and IP addresses, genders, birth dates and phone numbers. Read more about spam lists in HIBP.
Compromised Info
- Dates of birth
- Email addresses
- Genders
- IP addresses
- Names
- 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
- HIBP
FAQ
What was leaked in the SpecialKSpamList breach?
The SpecialKSpamList breach exposed: Dates of birth, Email addresses, Genders, IP addresses, Names, and Physical addresses.
When did the SpecialKSpamList breach happen?
The SpecialKSpamList breach was disclosed on October 7, 2015 and affected 30,741,620 records.
Am I affected by the SpecialKSpamList breach?
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