PeoplesEnergy
peoplesenergy.co.uk
About This Breach
UK energy firm People's Energy reported a data breach that affected all its 270,000 current customers. The breach resulted in the theft of an entire customer database, including names, addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, tariff details, and energy meter IDs. Although financial information was not accessed for most customers, 15 small-business customers had their bank account details compromised.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-55350995?&web_view=true (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the PeoplesEnergy data breach happen?
PeoplesEnergy was breached in Dec 2020. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the PeoplesEnergy breach?
358,832 records were exposed, making it the #551 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the PeoplesEnergy breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Passwords, Names, Physical addresses, Phone numbers.
What should I do if I was affected by the PeoplesEnergy 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?
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Watch for Phishing Calls & SMS
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Beware of Scam Mail
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Monitor Your Accounts
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Use a Password Manager
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