DemandScience Data Breach and Leak (February 2024)
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About This Breach
The DemandScience Data Breach, involving a company owned by Pure Incubation, featured a large set of data that was put up for sale on a popular hacking forum. This breach was later traced back to a leak from a decommissioned legacy system. The compromised data included extensive business contact information, largely aggregated from public sources, encompassing 122 million unique corporate email addresses, along with physical addresses, phone numbers, names of employers, job titles, and social media handles.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | No reference available |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check if I was in the DemandScience breach?
Type your email address into the search box on our data breach check page. If it appears in the DemandScience 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 DemandScience data breach happen?
DemandScience was breached in Feb 2024. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 23, 2024.
How many records were exposed in the DemandScience breach?
121,865,345 records were exposed, making it the #22 largest of the 796 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the DemandScience breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Names, Physical addresses, Phone numbers, Social media profiles.
What should I do if I was affected by the DemandScience breach?
No password was in this breach, so the main risk is phishing. Be wary of emails, calls or texts that quote these details, 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?
Enable Two-Factor Authentication
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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.