Switch
What was exposed
Email addressesJob applicationsNamesSocial media profiles
What to do if you were affected
- Expect more phishing and spam at this address. Treat messages that reference this company with extra caution.
- Be wary of targeted scams that use your personal details to sound convincing.
Details
In October 2024, the Hungarian IT headhunting service Switch inadvertently exposed thousands of customer records via a public GitHub repository . The exposed data contained job applications with names, email addresses and in some cases, commentary on the applicant.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Switch data breach?
In October 2024, the Hungarian IT headhunting service Switch inadvertently exposed thousands of customer records via a public GitHub repository . The exposed data contained job applications with names, email addresses and in some cases, commentary on the...
When did the data breach happen?
This data breach occurred around October 2024.
How many accounts were affected?
Around 5,397 accounts were affected.
What information was exposed?
Exposed data included Email addresses, Job applications, Names and Social media profiles.
What should I do if I was affected?
Expect more phishing and spam at this address. Treat messages that reference this company with extra caution. Be wary of targeted scams that use your personal details to sound convincing.
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