BureauvanDijk
bvdinfo.com
About This Breach
The Bureau van Dijk Orbis Data Breach in August 2021 led to the publication of hundreds of gigabytes of business data originally compiled from public sources. This extensive dataset, which was published on a popular hacking forum, contained comprehensive information on millions of corporate entities and individuals, including personal details such as names, dates of birth, 28 million unique email addresses, corporate physical addresses, phone numbers, and job titles. Importantly, the data breach did not result from unauthorized access to Bureau van Dijk’s systems, nor did it involve client data directly from BvD or its parent company, Moody's.
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 BureauvanDijk data breach happen?
BureauvanDijk was breached in Aug 2021. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on October 30, 2024.
How many records were exposed in the BureauvanDijk breach?
27,916,711 records were exposed, making it the #61 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the BureauvanDijk breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Names, Physical addresses, Phone numbers, Dates of birth.
What should I do if I was affected by the BureauvanDijk 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?
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.
Beware of Scam Mail
Be skeptical of unexpected correspondence requesting personal details.
Monitor Your Accounts
Set up login alerts and review account activity regularly for suspicious access.