8,038,688
Records Exposed
Oct 2024
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Aug 2025
Added to Database
About This Breach
In October 2024, Free, a French internet service provider (ISP), suffered a major data breach that affected 8 million users. The stolen data—which was initially posted for sale and later leaked publicly—included email addresses, names, physical addresses, phone numbers, genders, dates of birth, and in many cases, IBAN bank account numbers. This incident underscores the critical importance of safeguarding personal and financial data, especially in sectors handling sensitive billing and identity information.
Compromised Data Types
Country
France
Language
French
Password Storage
No Passwords
Category
General Business, IT Services
Indexed On
Aug 26, 2025
Breach Type
Database
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