JobStreet Data Breach and Leak (March 2012)
jobstreet.com
About This Breach
In 2017, JobStreet, a leading job search website in Southeast Asia, suffered a data breach which exposed the personal information of about 4 million users including name, email address, contact numbers, nationality, and educational background.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://www.privacy.com.ph/jobstreet-confirms-massive-malaysian-data-breach/ (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check if I was in the JobStreet breach?
Type your email address into the search box on our data breach check page. If it appears in the JobStreet 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 JobStreet data breach happen?
JobStreet was breached in Mar 2012. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the JobStreet breach?
3,884,111 records were exposed, making it the #237 largest of the 796 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the JobStreet breach?
The exposed data includes: Usernames, Passwords, Names, Geographic locations, Dates of birth, Genders, Marital statuses, Email addresses, Phone numbers, Nationalities, Government IDs, Physical addresses.
What should I do if I was affected by the JobStreet breach?
Change your password on JobStreet 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
Change it now on JobStreet 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.
Place a Fraud Alert
Contact credit bureaus to place a fraud alert or credit freeze to prevent identity theft.
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.
Use a Password Manager
Never reuse passwords: use a password manager to generate unique ones for each account.