Factual
What Happened
In March 2017, a file containing 8M rows of data allegedly sourced from data aggregator Factual was compiled and later exchanged on the premise it was a "breach". The data contained 2.5M unique email addresses alongside business names, addresses and phone numbers. After consultation with Factual, they advised the data was "publicly available information about businesses and other points of interest that Factual makes available on its website and to customers".
Compromised Data
Recommended Actions
Monitor for Suspicious Activity
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Breach Overview
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Affected Accounts:
2.5 million
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Breach Occurred:
March 2017
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Added to HIBP:
24 Dec 2019
Recommended Actions
Change Your Password
If you haven't changed your Factual password since 2017, do so immediately.
Enable Two-Factor Authentication
Add an extra layer of security to your account.
Check Other Accounts
If you used the same password elsewhere, change those too.
Monitor for Suspicious Activity
Watch for unusual login attempts or messages from your account.
