Bell (2014)

bell.ca

12,542
Exposed Records
Feb 2014
Breach Date
12 years ago
Plain Text
Password Risk
Telecommunication industry
Telecommunication
Industry
Added to XposedOrNot on February 2, 2024 · #783 of 794 breaches by records exposed

About This Breach

Bell Canada experienced a data breach orchestrated by the hacker collective known as NullCrew. The breach affected data from multiple locations within Bell, exposing email addresses, usernames, user preferences, and a number of unencrypted passwords and credit card data.

Data Exposed

Email addresses
Passwords
Usernames

Breach Details

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

How this data is sourced and verified

Frequently Asked Questions

When did the Bell (2014) data breach happen?

Bell (2014) was breached in Feb 2014. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on February 2, 2024.

How many records were exposed in the Bell (2014) breach?

12,542 records were exposed, making it the #783 largest of the 794 breaches in our index.

What data was exposed in the Bell (2014) breach?

The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Passwords, Usernames.

What should I do if I was affected by the Bell (2014) breach?

Change your password on Bell (2014) and anywhere you reused it, and make the new one long and unique. 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

Your password was exposed as plain text. Change it now on Bell (2014) and anywhere you reused it. Make the new one long and unique.

High Priority

Enable Two-Factor Authentication

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

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.