Bell

bell.ca

2,230,727
Exposed Records
May 2017
Breach Date
9 years ago
Plain Text
Password Risk
Food industry
Food
Industry
Added to XposedOrNot on November 8, 2023 · #291 of 763 breaches by records exposed

About This Breach

Bell, a telecommunications company, was compromised in a data breach that occurred in 2017. This breach led to the exposure of various types of user data, including passwords, IP addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses. Additionally, other personal information such as geographic locations, job titles, names, spoken languages, survey results, and usernames were also disclosed during this breach.

Data Exposed

Names
Email addresses
Phone numbers
Geographic locations
Usernames
Languages
IP addresses
Passwords

Breach Details

Breach Type Data Breach
Searchable Yes
Verified Yes
Sensitive Data No
Reference No reference available

Frequently Asked Questions

When did the Bell data breach happen?

Bell was breached in May 2017. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.

How many records were exposed in the Bell breach?

2,230,727 records were exposed, making it the #291 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.

What data was exposed in the Bell breach?

The exposed data includes: Names, Email addresses, Phone numbers, Geographic locations, Usernames, Languages, IP addresses, Passwords.

What should I do if I was affected by the Bell 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.

What Should You Do?

Urgent

Change Your Passwords

Update your password immediately, using 12+ characters with numbers and symbols.

High Priority

Enable Two-Factor Authentication

Add 2FA on all supported accounts using an authenticator app like Google Authenticator or Authy.

Recommended

Watch for Phishing Calls & SMS

Be cautious of unexpected calls or texts asking for personal information.

Recommended

Review Device Security

Update your devices and browsers, and check for unauthorized logins.

Recommended

Monitor Your Accounts

Set up login alerts and review account activity regularly for suspicious access.

Best Practice

Use a Password Manager

Never reuse passwords: use a password manager to generate unique ones for each account.