Verifications.io

www.verifications.io Website Breach

Overview

On February 25, 2019, Verifications.io was breached. Once the breach was discovered and verified, it was added to our database on March 9, 2019.

What data was compromised:

  • IP addresses

  • Phone numbers

  • Email addresses

  • Dates of birth

Additional information, including:

Employers, Genders, Geographic locations, Job titles, Names, Physical addresses

Breach data provided by Have I Been Pwned

What to do after a website breach:

Change your password

Even for old accounts, it’s important to update your password.

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Make the new password different and unique

The strength of your passwords directly impacts your online security.

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Stop reusing the same passwords

Create unique passwords and save them somewhere safe, like a password manager.

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What is a website breach?

A website data breach happens when cyber criminals steal, copy, or expose personal information from online accounts. It’s usually a result of hackers finding a weak spot in the website’s security. Breaches can also happen when account information gets leaked by accident.