ApexSMS
About This Breach
ApexSMS, an SMS marketing platform, was compromised in 2019 after an unsecured MongoDB database was exposed, with the incident coming to light in 2023. The breach exposed about 23.2M accounts within a dataset of roughly 80M records, including email addresses, phone numbers, and IP addresses.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | No reference available |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the ApexSMS data breach happen?
ApexSMS was breached in Apr 2019. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the ApexSMS breach?
23,246,400 records were exposed, making it the #75 largest of the 776 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the ApexSMS breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Names, Phone numbers, Geographic locations, Genders.
What should I do if I was affected by the ApexSMS breach?
Change your password on the affected service (and anywhere you reused it), turn on two-factor authentication, and set up free breach alerts on XposedOrNot so you know the moment your email appears in a new breach.
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What Should You Do?
Enable Two-Factor Authentication
Add 2FA on all supported accounts using an authenticator app like Google Authenticator or Authy.
Watch for Phishing Calls & SMS
Be cautious of unexpected calls or texts asking for personal information.
Monitor Your Accounts
Set up login alerts and review account activity regularly for suspicious access.