What was exposed, when it happened, and which databases confirm it.
- accounts
- 5,397
- Breached
- October 1, 2024
- Last Update
- October 5, 2024
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What happened
In October 2024, the Hungarian IT headhunting service Switch inadvertently exposed thousands of customer records via a public GitHub repository. The exposed data contained job applications with names, email addresses and in some cases, commentary on the applicant.
Compromised Info
- Email addresses
- Job applications
- Names
- 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 Switch breach?
The Switch breach exposed: Email addresses, Job applications, Names, and Social media profiles.
When did the Switch breach happen?
The Switch breach was disclosed on October 1, 2024 and affected 5,397 records.
Am I affected by the Switch breach?
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