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europa.jobs

SourceHave I Been Pwned
StatusConfirmed breach
AddedJanuary 15, 2020
OccurredAugust 11, 2019
Accounts affected226,095
Domaineuropa.jobs
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What was exposed
Dates of birthEmail addressesGeographic locationsJob applicationsNamesPasswordsPhone numbersSpoken languages
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Details
In August 2019, the now defunct European jobs website europa.jobs (Google cache link) suffered a data breach. The incident exposed 226k unique email addresses alongside extensive personal information including names, dates of birth, job applications and passwords. The data was subsequently redistributed on a popular hacking forum.
Frequently asked questions

What is the europa.jobs data breach?

In August 2019, the now defunct European jobs website europa.jobs (Google cache link) suffered a data breach. The incident exposed 226k unique email addresses alongside extensive personal information including names, dates of birth, job applications and...

When did the data breach happen?

This data breach occurred around August 2019.

How many accounts were affected?

Around 226,095 accounts were affected.

What information was exposed?

Exposed data included Dates of birth, Email addresses, Geographic locations, Job applications, Names, Passwords, Phone numbers and Spoken languages.

What should I do if I was affected?

Change your password for this account, and anywhere you reused it. Turn on two-factor authentication. 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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