Zacks
zacks.com
About This Breach
Investment research company Zacks announced a breach in December 2022 initially believed to impact 820k customers. By June 2023, however, a dataset with almost 9M Zacks customers emerged on a renowned hacking forum. The data, most recent from May 2020, included names, usernames, email and physical addresses, phone numbers, and passwords stored as unsalted SHA-256 hashes.
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 Zacks data breach happen?
Zacks was breached in May 2020. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Zacks breach?
8,927,975 records were exposed, making it the #133 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Zacks breach?
The exposed data includes: Usernames, Email addresses, Passwords, Phone numbers, Physical addresses, Names.
What should I do if I was affected by the Zacks 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?
Change Your Passwords
Update your password immediately, using 12+ characters with numbers and symbols.
Enable Two-Factor Authentication
Add 2FA on all supported accounts using an authenticator app like Google Authenticator or Authy.
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.