
You've Been Scraped
What Happened
In October and November 2018, security researcher Bob Diachenko identified several unprotected MongoDB instances believed to be hosted by a data aggregator. Containing a total of over 66M records, the owner of the data couldn't be identified but it is believed to have been scraped from LinkedIn hence the title "You've Been Scraped". The exposed records included names, both work and personal email addresses, job titles and links to the individuals' LinkedIn profiles.
Compromised Data
Recommended Actions
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Breach Overview
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Affected Accounts:
66.1 million
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Breach Occurred:
October 2018
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Added to HIBP:
6 Dec 2018
Recommended Actions
Change Your Password
If you haven't changed your You've Been Scraped password since 2018, 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.