CapitalEconomics
capitaleconomics.com
About This Breach
The economic research firm, Capital Economics, experienced a data breach, revealing customer records. The breach led to the exposure of email and physical addresses, names, phone numbers, job titles, and the employers of the affected customers.
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 CapitalEconomics data breach happen?
CapitalEconomics was breached in Dec 2020. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the CapitalEconomics breach?
263,842 records were exposed, making it the #580 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the CapitalEconomics breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Passwords, Names, Phone numbers, Physical addresses, Employers.
What should I do if I was affected by the CapitalEconomics 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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