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Unverified Data Source

Have I Been PwnedConfirmed breachAdded March 24, 2021Occurred January 26, 202111,498,146 accountsastoriacompany.comAll Unverified Data Source breaches →
What was exposed
Bank account numbersCredit status informationDates of birthEmail addressesEmployersHealth insurance informationIncome levelsIP addressesNamesPersonal health dataPhone numbersPhysical addressesSmoking habitsSocial security numbers
What to do if you were affected
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In January 2021, over 11M unique email addresses were discovered by Night Lion Security alongside an extensive amount of personal information including names, physical and IP addresses, phone numbers and dates of birth. Some records also contained social security numbers, driver's license details, personal financial information and health-related data, depending on where the information was sourced from. Initially attributed to Astoria Company, they subsequently investigated the incident and confirmed the data did not originate from their services .
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What is the Unverified Data Source data breach?

In January 2021, over 11M unique email addresses were discovered by Night Lion Security alongside an extensive amount of personal information including names, physical and IP addresses, phone numbers and dates of birth. Some records also contained social...

When did the data breach happen?

This data breach occurred around January 2021.

How many accounts were affected?

Around 11,498,146 accounts were affected.

What information was exposed?

Exposed data included Bank account numbers, Credit status information, Dates of birth, Email addresses, Employers, Health insurance information, Income levels and IP addresses.

What should I do if I was affected?

Watch your card and bank statements for unfamiliar charges, and consider requesting a new card number. Place a fraud alert or credit freeze with the major credit bureaus to block new accounts opened in your name. Expect more phishing and spam at this address. Treat messages that reference this company with extra caution. Watch for text-message phishing and SIM-swap attempts on your phone number. Be wary of targeted scams that use your personal details to sound convincing.

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