28,779,542
Records Exposed
Nov 2023
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Jul 2024
Added to Database
About This Breach
In November 2023, a database dubbed "US Wireless Database (38MM+43MM)" was discovered on a prominent hacking forum. This trove consisted of approximately 43 files named "DME" and around 38 files labeled "RSI," each containing nearly a million records, totaling 81 million records. The breach exposed sensitive information such as phone numbers, genders, addresses, latitude and longitude, and the first and last names of users. The unique records impacted amounted to roughly 29 million individuals. This breach highlights the pressing need for robust data protection measures to safeguard personal information in large databases.
Compromised Data Types
Country
United States
Language
English
Password Storage
No Passwords
Category
Telecommunications
Indexed On
Jul 5, 2024
Breach Type
Database
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