LimeLeads
limeleads.com
About This Breach
LimeLeads, a B2B marketing leads database service, was compromised in 2019 through an unsecured Elasticsearch server, exposing 18M unique email addresses along with phone numbers, employer names, job titles, and geographic locations including states, cities, and postcodes.
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 LimeLeads data breach happen?
LimeLeads was breached in Aug 2019. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on October 8, 2026.
How many records were exposed in the LimeLeads breach?
18,071,525 records were exposed, making it the #91 largest of the 789 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the LimeLeads breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Phone numbers, Geographic locations, Job titles, Employers.
What should I do if I was affected by the LimeLeads 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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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.
Monitor Your Accounts
Set up login alerts and review account activity regularly for suspicious access.