BigMoneyJobs Data Breach and Leak (April 2014)
bigmoneyjobs.com
About This Breach
BigMoneyJobs, a job searching platform, faced a data breach in 2014. The compromised data in this breach included passwords, phone numbers, email addresses, physical addresses, as well as more specific personal details such as career levels, education levels, names, salutations, and user website URLs.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/bigmoneyjobs-com-hacked/ (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check if I was in the BigMoneyJobs breach?
Type your email address into the search box on our data breach check page. If it appears in the BigMoneyJobs breach, or any other, you'll see the breach name, date and what was exposed. It's free and nothing you type is stored.
When did the BigMoneyJobs data breach happen?
BigMoneyJobs was breached in Apr 2014. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the BigMoneyJobs breach?
36,781 records were exposed, making it the #761 largest of the 796 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the BigMoneyJobs breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Passwords.
What should I do if I was affected by the BigMoneyJobs breach?
Change your password on BigMoneyJobs 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.
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What Should You Do?
Change Your Passwords
Your password was exposed as plain text. Change it now on BigMoneyJobs and anywhere you reused it. Make the new one long and unique.
Enable Two-Factor Authentication
Add 2FA on all supported accounts using an authenticator app like Google Authenticator or Authy.
Monitor Your Accounts
Set up login alerts and review account activity regularly for suspicious access.
Use a Password Manager
Never reuse passwords: use a password manager to generate unique ones for each account.